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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.57, 955.00 and 225.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.57, 955.00 and 225.74 is: 338.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.57 : 955.00 = 225.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.57/955.00 = 225.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.57x = 955.00 × 225.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.57x = 215,580.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,580.79/636.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.66

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