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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.14, 948.11 and 221.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.14, 948.11 and 221.27 is: 331.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.14 : 948.11 = 221.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.14/948.11 = 221.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.14x = 948.11 × 221.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.14x = 209,782.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,782.45/632.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.86

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