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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.24, 954.43 and 225.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.24, 954.43 and 225.37 is: 338.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.24 : 954.43 = 225.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.24/954.43 = 225.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.24x = 954.43 × 225.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.24x = 215,099.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,099.89/636.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.08

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