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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.39, 954.45 and 225.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.39, 954.45 and 225.32 is: 337.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.39 : 954.45 = 225.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.39/954.45 = 225.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.39x = 954.45 × 225.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.39x = 215,051.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,051.90/636.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.92

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