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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.20, 952.80 and 224.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.20, 952.80 and 224.20 is: 336.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.20 : 952.80 = 224.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.20/952.80 = 224.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.20x = 952.80 × 224.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.20x = 213,617.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,617.76/635.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.30

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