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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.24, 952.92 and 224.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.24, 952.92 and 224.36 is: 336.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.24 : 952.92 = 224.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.24/952.92 = 224.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.24x = 952.92 × 224.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.24x = 213,797.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,797.13/635.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.56

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