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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635, 952.48 and 224.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635, 952.48 and 224.12 is: 336.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635 : 952.48 = 224.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635/952.48 = 224.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635x = 952.48 × 224.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635x = 213,469.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,469.82/635
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.17

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