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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.10, 952.65 and 224.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.10, 952.65 and 224.14 is: 336.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.10 : 952.65 = 224.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.10/952.65 = 224.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.10x = 952.65 × 224.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.10x = 213,526.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,526.97/635.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.21

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