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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.10, 948.53 and 221.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.10, 948.53 and 221.33 is: 332.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.10 : 948.53 = 221.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.10/948.53 = 221.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.10x = 948.53 × 221.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.10x = 209,939.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,939.82/632.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.13

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