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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.55, 951.98 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.55, 951.98 and 223.68 is: 335.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.55 : 951.98 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.55/951.98 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.55x = 951.98 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.55x = 212,941.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,941.34/634.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.58

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