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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.54, 953.20 and 224.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.54, 953.20 and 224.58 is: 336.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.54 : 953.20 = 224.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.54/953.20 = 224.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.54x = 953.20 × 224.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.54x = 214,069.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,069.66/635.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.83

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