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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.59, 951.97 and 223.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.59, 951.97 and 223.65 is: 335.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.59 : 951.97 = 223.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.59/951.97 = 223.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.59x = 951.97 × 223.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.59x = 212,908.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,908.09/634.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.50

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