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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.87, 952.72 and 224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.87, 952.72 and 224 is: 336.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.87 : 952.72 = 224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.87/952.72 = 224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.87x = 952.72 × 224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.87x = 213,409.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,409.28/634.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.15

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