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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.03, 947.99 and 221.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.03, 947.99 and 221.11 is: 331.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.03 : 947.99 = 221.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.03/947.99 = 221.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.03x = 947.99 × 221.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.03x = 209,608.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,608.25/632.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.65

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