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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.21, 948.26 and 221.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.21, 948.26 and 221.31 is: 331.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.21 : 948.26 = 221.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.21/948.26 = 221.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.21x = 948.26 × 221.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.21x = 209,858.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,858.31/632.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.95

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