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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.57, 953.39 and 224.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.57, 953.39 and 224.73 is: 337.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.57 : 953.39 = 224.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.57/953.39 = 224.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.57x = 953.39 × 224.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.57x = 214,254.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,254.21/635.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.11

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