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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.71, 955.13 and 225.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.71, 955.13 and 225.88 is: 338.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.71 : 955.13 = 225.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.71/955.13 = 225.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.71x = 955.13 × 225.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.71x = 215,741.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,741.25/636.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.84

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