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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.06, 947.94 and 221.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.06, 947.94 and 221.12 is: 331.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.06 : 947.94 = 221.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.06/947.94 = 221.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.06x = 947.94 × 221.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.06x = 209,608.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,608.49/632.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.63

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