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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.90, 953.88 and 225.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.90, 953.88 and 225.08 is: 337.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.90 : 953.88 = 225.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.90/953.88 = 225.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.90x = 953.88 × 225.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.90x = 214,697.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,697.27/635.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.63

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