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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.07, 954.12 and 225.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.07, 954.12 and 225.49 is: 338.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.07 : 954.12 = 225.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.07/954.12 = 225.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.07x = 954.12 × 225.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.07x = 215,142.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,142.13/636.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.24

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