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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.34, 953.09 and 224.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.34, 953.09 and 224.39 is: 336.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.34 : 953.09 = 224.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.34/953.09 = 224.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.34x = 953.09 × 224.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.34x = 213,865.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,865.55/635.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.62

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