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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.17, 948.21 and 221.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.17, 948.21 and 221.33 is: 331.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.17 : 948.21 = 221.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.17/948.21 = 221.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.17x = 948.21 × 221.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.17x = 209,868.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,868.86/632.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.98

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