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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.50, 948.99 and 221.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.50, 948.99 and 221.65 is: 332.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.50 : 948.99 = 221.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.50/948.99 = 221.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.50x = 948.99 × 221.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.50x = 210,343.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,343.63/632.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.56

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