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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.01, 948.08 and 221.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.01, 948.08 and 221.09 is: 331.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.01 : 948.08 = 221.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.01/948.08 = 221.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.01x = 948.08 × 221.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.01x = 209,611.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,611.01/632.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.66

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