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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.60, 952.86 and 224.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.60, 952.86 and 224.47 is: 336.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.60 : 952.86 = 224.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.60/952.86 = 224.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.60x = 952.86 × 224.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.60x = 213,890.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,890.52/635.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.52

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