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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.52, 948.72 and 221.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.52, 948.72 and 221.64 is: 332.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.52 : 948.72 = 221.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.52/948.72 = 221.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.52x = 948.72 × 221.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.52x = 210,274.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,274.30/632.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.44

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