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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.17, 954.25 and 225.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.17, 954.25 and 225.22 is: 337.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.17 : 954.25 = 225.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.17/954.25 = 225.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.17x = 954.25 × 225.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.17x = 214,917.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,917.18/636.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.83

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