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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.29, 954.84 and 225.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.29, 954.84 and 225.42 is: 338.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.29 : 954.84 = 225.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.29/954.84 = 225.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.29x = 954.84 × 225.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.29x = 215,240.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,240.03/636.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.28

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