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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.28, 948.36 and 199.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.28, 948.36 and 199.32 is: 298.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.28 : 948.36 = 199.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.28/948.36 = 199.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.28x = 948.36 × 199.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.28x = 189,027.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,027.12/632.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.96

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