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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.12, 952.40 and 224.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.12, 952.40 and 224.12 is: 336.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.12 : 952.40 = 224.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.12/952.40 = 224.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.12x = 952.40 × 224.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.12x = 213,451.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,451.89/635.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.08

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