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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.43, 952.83 and 224.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.43, 952.83 and 224.56 is: 336.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.43 : 952.83 = 224.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.43/952.83 = 224.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.43x = 952.83 × 224.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.43x = 213,965.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,965.12/635.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.72

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