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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.39, 954.48 and 225.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.39, 954.48 and 225.52 is: 338.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.39 : 954.48 = 225.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.39/954.48 = 225.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.39x = 954.48 × 225.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.39x = 215,252.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,252.79/636.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.24

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