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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.05, 948.43 and 221.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.05, 948.43 and 221.48 is: 332.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.05 : 948.43 = 221.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.05/948.43 = 221.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.05x = 948.43 × 221.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.05x = 210,057.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,057.37/632.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.34

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