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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.10, 947.92 and 221.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.10, 947.92 and 221.12 is: 331.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.10 : 947.92 = 221.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.10/947.92 = 221.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.10x = 947.92 × 221.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.10x = 209,604.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,604.07/632.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.60

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