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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.68, 952.16 and 223.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.68, 952.16 and 223.79 is: 335.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.68 : 952.16 = 223.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.68/952.16 = 223.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.68x = 952.16 × 223.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.68x = 213,078.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,078.01/634.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.73

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