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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.86, 955.31 and 220.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.86, 955.31 and 220.42 is: 330.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.86 : 955.31 = 220.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.86/955.31 = 220.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.86x = 955.31 × 220.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.86x = 210,569.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,569.43/636.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.64

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