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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.44, 954.60 and 225.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.44, 954.60 and 225.56 is: 338.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.44 : 954.60 = 225.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.44/954.60 = 225.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.44x = 954.60 × 225.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.44x = 215,319.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,319.58/636.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.32

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