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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.18, 953.93 and 225.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.18, 953.93 and 225.02 is: 337.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.18 : 953.93 = 225.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.18/953.93 = 225.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.18x = 953.93 × 225.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.18x = 214,650.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,650.91/636.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.40

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