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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.18, 954.44 and 225.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.18, 954.44 and 225.34 is: 338.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.18 : 954.44 = 225.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.18/954.44 = 225.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.18x = 954.44 × 225.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.18x = 215,073.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,073.51/636.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.07

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