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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.89, 953.72 and 225.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.89, 953.72 and 225.03 is: 337.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.89 : 953.72 = 225.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.89/953.72 = 225.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.89x = 953.72 × 225.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.89x = 214,616.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,616.17/635.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.50

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