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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.29, 954.55 and 225.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.29, 954.55 and 225.48 is: 338.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.29 : 954.55 = 225.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.29/954.55 = 225.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.29x = 954.55 × 225.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.29x = 215,235.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,235.80/636.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.27

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