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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.49, 954.42 and 225.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.49, 954.42 and 225.56 is: 338.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.49 : 954.42 = 225.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.49/954.42 = 225.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.49x = 954.42 × 225.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.49x = 215,280.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,280.23/636.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.23

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