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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.69, 955.19 and 225.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.69, 955.19 and 225.82 is: 338.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.69 : 955.19 = 225.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.69/955.19 = 225.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.69x = 955.19 × 225.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.69x = 215,702.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,702.76/636.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.79

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