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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.08, 948.03 and 221.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.08, 948.03 and 221.18 is: 331.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.08 : 948.03 = 221.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.08/948.03 = 221.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.08x = 948.03 × 221.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.08x = 209,683.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,683.46/632.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.74

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