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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.02, 953.97 and 225.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.02, 953.97 and 225.14 is: 337.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.02 : 953.97 = 225.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.02/953.97 = 225.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.02x = 953.97 × 225.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.02x = 214,776.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,776.81/636.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.69

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