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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.66, 953.77 and 225.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.66, 953.77 and 225.09 is: 337.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.66 : 953.77 = 225.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.66/953.77 = 225.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.66x = 953.77 × 225.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.66x = 214,684.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,684.09/635.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.73

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