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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.28, 948.18 and 221.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.28, 948.18 and 221.34 is: 331.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.28 : 948.18 = 221.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.28/948.18 = 221.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.28x = 948.18 × 221.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.28x = 209,870.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,870.16/632.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.93

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