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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.28, 954.42 and 225.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.28, 954.42 and 225.45 is: 338.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.28 : 954.42 = 225.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.28/954.42 = 225.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.28x = 954.42 × 225.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.28x = 215,173.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,173.99/636.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.18

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