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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.53, 948.52 and 221.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.53, 948.52 and 221.55 is: 332.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.53 : 948.52 = 221.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.53/948.52 = 221.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.53x = 948.52 × 221.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.53x = 210,144.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,144.61/632.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.23

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