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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.51, 953.44 and 224.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.51, 953.44 and 224.71 is: 337.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.51 : 953.44 = 224.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.51/953.44 = 224.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.51x = 953.44 × 224.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.51x = 214,244.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,244.56/635.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.12

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