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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.35, 948.57 and 221.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.35, 948.57 and 221.44 is: 332.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.35 : 948.57 = 221.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.35/948.57 = 221.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.35x = 948.57 × 221.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.35x = 210,051.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,051.34/632.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.18

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