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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.94, 948.08 and 221.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.94, 948.08 and 221.10 is: 331.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.94 : 948.08 = 221.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.94/948.08 = 221.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.94x = 948.08 × 221.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.94x = 209,621.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,621.04/631.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.71

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