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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.68, 955.20 and 225.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.68, 955.20 and 225.84 is: 338.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.68 : 955.20 = 225.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.68/955.20 = 225.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.68x = 955.20 × 225.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.68x = 215,722.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,722.37/636.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.82

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