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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.70, 953.54 and 224.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.70, 953.54 and 224.61 is: 336.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.70 : 953.54 = 224.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.70/953.54 = 224.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.70x = 953.54 × 224.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.70x = 214,174.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,174.62/635.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.91

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