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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.08, 947.46 and 221.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.08, 947.46 and 221.00 is: 331.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.08 : 947.46 = 221.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.08/947.46 = 221.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.08x = 947.46 × 221.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.08x = 209,384.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,384.75/632.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.26

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