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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.59, 953.50 and 224.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.59, 953.50 and 224.97 is: 337.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.59 : 953.50 = 224.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.59/953.50 = 224.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.59x = 953.50 × 224.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.59x = 214,508.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,508.90/635.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.50

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