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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.73, 954.77 and 225.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.73, 954.77 and 225.81 is: 338.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.73 : 954.77 = 225.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.73/954.77 = 225.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.73x = 954.77 × 225.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.73x = 215,595.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,595.48/636.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.60

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