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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.35, 948.68 and 215.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.35, 948.68 and 215.88 is: 323.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.35 : 948.68 = 215.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.35/948.68 = 215.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.35x = 948.68 × 215.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.35x = 204,801.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,801.04/632.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.87

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