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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.09, 952.20 and 224.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.09, 952.20 and 224.17 is: 336.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.09 : 952.20 = 224.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.09/952.20 = 224.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.09x = 952.20 × 224.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.09x = 213,454.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,454.67/635.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.10

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