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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.13, 954.20 and 225.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.13, 954.20 and 225.17 is: 337.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.13 : 954.20 = 225.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.13/954.20 = 225.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.13x = 954.20 × 225.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.13x = 214,857.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,857.21/636.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.76

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