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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.14, 947.60 and 221.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.14, 947.60 and 221.16 is: 331.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.14 : 947.60 = 221.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.14/947.60 = 221.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.14x = 947.60 × 221.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.14x = 209,574.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,574.49/632.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.53

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