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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.37, 953.12 and 224.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.37, 953.12 and 224.49 is: 336.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.37 : 953.12 = 224.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.37/953.12 = 224.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.37x = 953.12 × 224.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.37x = 213,965.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,965.91/635.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.76

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