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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.23, 954.25 and 219.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.23, 954.25 and 219.83 is: 329.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.23 : 954.25 = 219.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.23/954.25 = 219.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.23x = 954.25 × 219.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.23x = 209,766.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,766.91/636.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.71

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