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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.06, 948.23 and 221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.06, 948.23 and 221.20 is: 331.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.06 : 948.23 = 221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.06/948.23 = 221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.06x = 948.23 × 221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.06x = 209,748.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,748.48/632.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.85

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