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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.40, 948.65 and 221.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.40, 948.65 and 221.42 is: 332.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.40 : 948.65 = 221.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.40/948.65 = 221.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.40x = 948.65 × 221.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.40x = 210,044.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,044.23/632.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.14

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