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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.53, 953.17 and 224.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.53, 953.17 and 224.62 is: 336.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.53 : 953.17 = 224.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.53/953.17 = 224.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.53x = 953.17 × 224.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.53x = 214,098.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,098.10/635.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.88

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