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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.87, 954.99 and 225.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.87, 954.99 and 225.95 is: 338.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.87 : 954.99 = 225.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.87/954.99 = 225.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.87x = 954.99 × 225.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.87x = 215,775.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,775.22/636.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.80

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