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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.79, 953.75 and 224.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.79, 953.75 and 224.84 is: 337.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.79 : 953.75 = 224.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.79/953.75 = 224.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.79x = 953.75 × 224.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.79x = 214,440.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,440.94/635.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.28

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