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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.79, 953.35 and 224.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.79, 953.35 and 224.88 is: 337.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.79 : 953.35 = 224.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.79/953.35 = 224.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.79x = 953.35 × 224.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.79x = 214,389.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,389.35/635.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.20

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