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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.98, 952.56 and 223.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.98, 952.56 and 223.98 is: 336.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.98 : 952.56 = 223.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.98/952.56 = 223.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.98x = 952.56 × 223.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.98x = 213,354.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,354.39/634.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.00

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