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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.73, 953.15 and 224.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.73, 953.15 and 224.64 is: 336.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.73 : 953.15 = 224.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.73/953.15 = 224.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.73x = 953.15 × 224.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.73x = 214,114.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,114.49/635.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.80

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