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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.97, 954.02 and 225.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.97, 954.02 and 225.02 is: 337.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.97 : 954.02 = 225.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.97/954.02 = 225.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.97x = 954.02 × 225.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.97x = 214,671.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,671.76/635.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.55

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