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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.30, 952.78 and 224.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.30, 952.78 and 224.39 is: 336.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.30 : 952.78 = 224.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.30/952.78 = 224.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.30x = 952.78 × 224.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.30x = 213,791.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,791.19/635.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.52

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