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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.56, 949.29 and 222.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.56, 949.29 and 222.04 is: 333.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.56 : 949.29 = 222.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.56/949.29 = 222.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.56x = 949.29 × 222.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.56x = 210,782.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,782.58/632.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.22

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