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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.12, 948.06 and 215.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.12, 948.06 and 215.68 is: 323.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.12 : 948.06 = 215.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.12/948.06 = 215.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.12x = 948.06 × 215.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.12x = 204,477.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,477.58/632.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.48

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