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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.30, 953.06 and 224.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.30, 953.06 and 224.33 is: 336.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.30 : 953.06 = 224.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.30/953.06 = 224.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.30x = 953.06 × 224.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.30x = 213,799.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,799.95/635.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.53

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