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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.65, 955.28 and 225.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.65, 955.28 and 225.98 is: 339.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.65 : 955.28 = 225.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.65/955.28 = 225.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.65x = 955.28 × 225.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.65x = 215,873.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,873.55/636.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.08

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