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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.91, 953.94 and 224.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.91, 953.94 and 224.96 is: 337.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.91 : 953.94 = 224.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.91/953.94 = 224.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.91x = 953.94 × 224.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.91x = 214,592.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,592.45/635.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.46

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