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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636, 954.08 and 225.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636, 954.08 and 225.12 is: 337.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636 : 954.08 = 225.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636/954.08 = 225.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636x = 954.08 × 225.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636x = 214,782.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,782.49/636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.71

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