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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.52, 952.65 and 224.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.52, 952.65 and 224.46 is: 336.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.52 : 952.65 = 224.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.52/952.65 = 224.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.52x = 952.65 × 224.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.52x = 213,831.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,831.82/635.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.47

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