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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.20, 948.73 and 221.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.20, 948.73 and 221.33 is: 332.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.20 : 948.73 = 221.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.20/948.73 = 221.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.20x = 948.73 × 221.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.20x = 209,982.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,982.41/632.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.15

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