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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.17, 952.94 and 224.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.17, 952.94 and 224.34 is: 336.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.17 : 952.94 = 224.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.17/952.94 = 224.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.17x = 952.94 × 224.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.17x = 213,782.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,782.56/635.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.58

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