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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.09, 954.14 and 225.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.09, 954.14 and 225.21 is: 337.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.09 : 954.14 = 225.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.09/954.14 = 225.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.09x = 954.14 × 225.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.09x = 214,881.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,881.87/636.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.82

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