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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.02, 953.86 and 225.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.02, 953.86 and 225.10 is: 337.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.02 : 953.86 = 225.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.02/953.86 = 225.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.02x = 953.86 × 225.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.02x = 214,713.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,713.89/636.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.59

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