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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.65, 949.07 and 216.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.65, 949.07 and 216.06 is: 324.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.65 : 949.07 = 216.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.65/949.07 = 216.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.65x = 949.07 × 216.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.65x = 205,054.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,054.50/632.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.12

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