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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.50, 948.90 and 221.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.50, 948.90 and 221.64 is: 332.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.50 : 948.90 = 221.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.50/948.90 = 221.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.50x = 948.90 × 221.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.50x = 210,314.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,314.20/632.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.51

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