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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.39, 953.05 and 224.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.39, 953.05 and 224.53 is: 336.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.39 : 953.05 = 224.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.39/953.05 = 224.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.39x = 953.05 × 224.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.39x = 213,983.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,983.55/635.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.78

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