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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.40, 948.39 and 221.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.40, 948.39 and 221.52 is: 332.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.40 : 948.39 = 221.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.40/948.39 = 221.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.40x = 948.39 × 221.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.40x = 210,087.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,087.35/632.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.21

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