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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.02, 954.15 and 225.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.02, 954.15 and 225.45 is: 338.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.02 : 954.15 = 225.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.02/954.15 = 225.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.02x = 954.15 × 225.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.02x = 215,110.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,110.15/636.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.21

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