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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.54, 948.89 and 221.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.54, 948.89 and 221.79 is: 332.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.54 : 948.89 = 221.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.54/948.89 = 221.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.54x = 948.89 × 221.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.54x = 210,453.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,453.20/632.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.71

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