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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.76, 955.04 and 220.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.76, 955.04 and 220.36 is: 330.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.76 : 955.04 = 220.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.76/955.04 = 220.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.76x = 955.04 × 220.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.76x = 210,452.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,452.16/636.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.50

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