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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.44, 948.84 and 221.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.44, 948.84 and 221.56 is: 332.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.44 : 948.84 = 221.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.44/948.84 = 221.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.44x = 948.84 × 221.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.44x = 210,224.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,224.99/632.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.40

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