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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.73, 948.88 and 221.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.73, 948.88 and 221.92 is: 332.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.73 : 948.88 = 221.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.73/948.88 = 221.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.73x = 948.88 × 221.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.73x = 210,575.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,575.45/632.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.80

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