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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.65, 955.01 and 225.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.65, 955.01 and 225.83 is: 338.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.65 : 955.01 = 225.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.65/955.01 = 225.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.65x = 955.01 × 225.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.65x = 215,671.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,671.17/636.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.76

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