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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.69, 949.02 and 221.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.69, 949.02 and 221.82 is: 332.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.69 : 949.02 = 221.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.69/949.02 = 221.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.69x = 949.02 × 221.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.69x = 210,514.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,514.34/632.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.73

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