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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.20, 952.68 and 224.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.20, 952.68 and 224.24 is: 336.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.20 : 952.68 = 224.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.20/952.68 = 224.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.20x = 952.68 × 224.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.20x = 213,628.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,628.96/635.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.32

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