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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.21, 948.74 and 221.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.21, 948.74 and 221.36 is: 332.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.21 : 948.74 = 221.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.21/948.74 = 221.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.21x = 948.74 × 221.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.21x = 210,007.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,007.24/632.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.18

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