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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.35, 953.03 and 224.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.35, 953.03 and 224.26 is: 336.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.35 : 953.03 = 224.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.35/953.03 = 224.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.35x = 953.03 × 224.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.35x = 213,723.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,723.00/635.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.39

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