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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.61, 953.84 and 224.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.61, 953.84 and 224.75 is: 337.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.61 : 953.84 = 224.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.61/953.84 = 224.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.61x = 953.84 × 224.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.61x = 214,375.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,375.54/635.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.28

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