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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.03, 953.76 and 225.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.03, 953.76 and 225.06 is: 337.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.03 : 953.76 = 225.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.03/953.76 = 225.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.03x = 953.76 × 225.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.03x = 214,653.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,653.23/636.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.49

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