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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.08, 953.98 and 225.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.08, 953.98 and 225.22 is: 337.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.08 : 953.98 = 225.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.08/953.98 = 225.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.08x = 953.98 × 225.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.08x = 214,855.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,855.38/636.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.78

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