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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.85, 955.11 and 225.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.85, 955.11 and 225.98 is: 338.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.85 : 955.11 = 225.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.85/955.11 = 225.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.85x = 955.11 × 225.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.85x = 215,835.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,835.76/636.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.91

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