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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.26, 952.90 and 224.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.26, 952.90 and 224.68 is: 337.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.26 : 952.90 = 224.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.26/952.90 = 224.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.26x = 952.90 × 224.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.26x = 214,092.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,092.81/635.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.02

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