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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.56, 954.92 and 225.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.56, 954.92 and 225.57 is: 338.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.56 : 954.92 = 225.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.56/954.92 = 225.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.56x = 954.92 × 225.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.56x = 215,400.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,400.18/636.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.38

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