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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.23, 954.81 and 225.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.23, 954.81 and 225.70 is: 338.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.23 : 954.81 = 225.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.23/954.81 = 225.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.23x = 954.81 × 225.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.23x = 215,498.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,498.23/636.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.71

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