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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.58, 953.20 and 224.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.58, 953.20 and 224.66 is: 336.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.58 : 953.20 = 224.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.58/953.20 = 224.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.58x = 953.20 × 224.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.58x = 214,148.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,148.58/635.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.93

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