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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.06, 948.22 and 221.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.06, 948.22 and 221.21 is: 331.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.06 : 948.22 = 221.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.06/948.22 = 221.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.06x = 948.22 × 221.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.06x = 209,755.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,755.25/632.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.86

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