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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.59, 953.47 and 224.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.59, 953.47 and 224.65 is: 337.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.59 : 953.47 = 224.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.59/953.47 = 224.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.59x = 953.47 × 224.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.59x = 214,197.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,197.04/635.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.01

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