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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.14, 948.31 and 221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.14, 948.31 and 221.40 is: 332.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.14 : 948.31 = 221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.14/948.31 = 221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.14x = 948.31 × 221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.14x = 209,955.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,955.83/632.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.14

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