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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.90, 954.14 and 225.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.90, 954.14 and 225.09 is: 337.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.90 : 954.14 = 225.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.90/954.14 = 225.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.90x = 954.14 × 225.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.90x = 214,766.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,766.25/635.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.74

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