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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.12, 954.35 and 225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.12, 954.35 and 225.20 is: 337.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.12 : 954.35 = 225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.12/954.35 = 225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.12x = 954.35 × 225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.12x = 214,918.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,918.49/636.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.86

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