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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.41, 953.12 and 224.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.41, 953.12 and 224.45 is: 336.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.41 : 953.12 = 224.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.41/953.12 = 224.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.41x = 953.12 × 224.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.41x = 213,927.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,927.78/635.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.68

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