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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.66, 954.36 and 225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.66, 954.36 and 225.72 is: 338.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.66 : 954.36 = 225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.66/954.36 = 225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.66x = 954.36 × 225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.66x = 215,418.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,418.14/636.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.36

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