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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.70, 954.82 and 225.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.70, 954.82 and 225.73 is: 338.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.70 : 954.82 = 225.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.70/954.82 = 225.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.70x = 954.82 × 225.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.70x = 215,531.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,531.52/636.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.51

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