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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.56, 948.90 and 221.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.56, 948.90 and 221.80 is: 332.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.56 : 948.90 = 221.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.56/948.90 = 221.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.56x = 948.90 × 221.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.56x = 210,466.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,466.02/632.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.72

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