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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.51, 954.84 and 225.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.51, 954.84 and 225.69 is: 338.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.51 : 954.84 = 225.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.51/954.84 = 225.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.51x = 954.84 × 225.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.51x = 215,493.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,493.84/636.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.56

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