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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632, 947.89 and 221.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632, 947.89 and 221.14 is: 331.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632 : 947.89 = 221.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632/947.89 = 221.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632x = 947.89 × 221.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632x = 209,616.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,616.39/632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.67

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