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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.26, 954.49 and 225.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.26, 954.49 and 225.42 is: 338.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.26 : 954.49 = 225.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.26/954.49 = 225.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.26x = 954.49 × 225.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.26x = 215,161.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,161.14/636.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.17

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