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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.31, 953.07 and 224.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.31, 953.07 and 224.52 is: 336.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.31 : 953.07 = 224.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.31/953.07 = 224.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.31x = 953.07 × 224.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.31x = 213,983.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,983.28/635.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.82

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