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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.95, 953.61 and 224.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.95, 953.61 and 224.97 is: 337.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.95 : 953.61 = 224.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.95/953.61 = 224.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.95x = 953.61 × 224.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.95x = 214,533.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,533.64/635.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.34

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