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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632, 947.76 and 221.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632, 947.76 and 221.06 is: 331.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632 : 947.76 = 221.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632/947.76 = 221.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632x = 947.76 × 221.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632x = 209,511.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,511.83/632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.51

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