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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.12, 948.35 and 221.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.12, 948.35 and 221.28 is: 331.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.12 : 948.35 = 221.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.12/948.35 = 221.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.12x = 948.35 × 221.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.12x = 209,850.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,850.89/632.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.98

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