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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.59, 954.55 and 225.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.59, 954.55 and 225.66 is: 338.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.59 : 954.55 = 225.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.59/954.55 = 225.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.59x = 954.55 × 225.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.59x = 215,403.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,403.75/636.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.37

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