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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.36, 953.07 and 224.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.36, 953.07 and 224.69 is: 337.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.36 : 953.07 = 224.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.36/953.07 = 224.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.36x = 953.07 × 224.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.36x = 214,146.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,146.14/635.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.05

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