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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.96, 954.24 and 225.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.96, 954.24 and 225.41 is: 338.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.96 : 954.24 = 225.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.96/954.24 = 225.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.96x = 954.24 × 225.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.96x = 215,095.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,095.24/635.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.22

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