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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.93, 955.17 and 225.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.93, 955.17 and 225.99 is: 338.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.93 : 955.17 = 225.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.93/955.17 = 225.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.93x = 955.17 × 225.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.93x = 215,858.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,858.87/636.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.91

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