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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.65, 954.85 and 225.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.65, 954.85 and 225.78 is: 338.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.65 : 954.85 = 225.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.65/954.85 = 225.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.65x = 954.85 × 225.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.65x = 215,585.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,585.47/636.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.63

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