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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.62, 948.33 and 221.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.62, 948.33 and 221.49 is: 332.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.62 : 948.33 = 221.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.62/948.33 = 221.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.62x = 948.33 × 221.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.62x = 210,039.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,039.76/632.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.02

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