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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.60, 953.62 and 224.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.60, 953.62 and 224.80 is: 337.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.60 : 953.62 = 224.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.60/953.62 = 224.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.60x = 953.62 × 224.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.60x = 214,373.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,373.78/635.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.28

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