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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.31, 952.90 and 224.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.31, 952.90 and 224.44 is: 336.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.31 : 952.90 = 224.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.31/952.90 = 224.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.31x = 952.90 × 224.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.31x = 213,865.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,865.93/635.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.63

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