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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.16, 954.11 and 225.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.16, 954.11 and 225.29 is: 337.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.16 : 954.11 = 225.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.16/954.11 = 225.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.16x = 954.11 × 225.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.16x = 214,951.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,951.44/636.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.89

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