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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.74, 954.03 and 224.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.74, 954.03 and 224.87 is: 337.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.74 : 954.03 = 224.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.74/954.03 = 224.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.74x = 954.03 × 224.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.74x = 214,532.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,532.73/635.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.45

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