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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.99, 948.04 and 221.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.99, 948.04 and 221.09 is: 331.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.99 : 948.04 = 221.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.99/948.04 = 221.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.99x = 948.04 × 221.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.99x = 209,604.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,604.47/631.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.66

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