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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.72, 949.19 and 221.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.72, 949.19 and 221.73 is: 332.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.72 : 949.19 = 221.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.72/949.19 = 221.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.72x = 949.19 × 221.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.72x = 210,463.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,463.90/632.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.63

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