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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.47, 948.84 and 221.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.47, 948.84 and 221.59 is: 332.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.47 : 948.84 = 221.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.47/948.84 = 221.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.47x = 948.84 × 221.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.47x = 210,253.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,253.46/632.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.43

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