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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.72, 953.69 and 224.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.72, 953.69 and 224.73 is: 337.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.72 : 953.69 = 224.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.72/953.69 = 224.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.72x = 953.69 × 224.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.72x = 214,321.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,321.63/635.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.13

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