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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.70, 951.93 and 223.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.70, 951.93 and 223.74 is: 335.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.70 : 951.93 = 223.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.70/951.93 = 223.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.70x = 951.93 × 223.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.70x = 212,984.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,984.82/634.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.57

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