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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.10, 948.22 and 221.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.10, 948.22 and 221.15 is: 331.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.10 : 948.22 = 221.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.10/948.22 = 221.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.10x = 948.22 × 221.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.10x = 209,698.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,698.85/632.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.75

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