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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.15, 948.46 and 221.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.15, 948.46 and 221.35 is: 332.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.15 : 948.46 = 221.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.15/948.46 = 221.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.15x = 948.46 × 221.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.15x = 209,941.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,941.62/632.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.11

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