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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.04, 948.14 and 221.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.04, 948.14 and 221.29 is: 331.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.04 : 948.14 = 221.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.04/948.14 = 221.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.04x = 948.14 × 221.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.04x = 209,812.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,812.79/632.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.96

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