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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.63, 961.98 and 225.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.63, 961.98 and 225.06 is: 337.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.63 : 961.98 = 225.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.63/961.98 = 225.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.63x = 961.98 × 225.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.63x = 216,498.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,498.77/641.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.42

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