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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.65, 953.51 and 224.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.65, 953.51 and 224.79 is: 337.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.65 : 953.51 = 224.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.65/953.51 = 224.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.65x = 953.51 × 224.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.65x = 214,339.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,339.51/635.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.20

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