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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.22, 948.33 and 267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.22, 948.33 and 267 is: 400.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.22 : 948.33 = 267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.22/948.33 = 267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.22x = 948.33 × 267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.22x = 253,204.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,204.11/632.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.50

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