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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.64, 953.28 and 224.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.64, 953.28 and 224.70 is: 336.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.64 : 953.28 = 224.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.64/953.28 = 224.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.64x = 953.28 × 224.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.64x = 214,202.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,202.02/635.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.99

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