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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.75, 949.24 and 222.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.75, 949.24 and 222.14 is: 333.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.75 : 949.24 = 222.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.75/949.24 = 222.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.75x = 949.24 × 222.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.75x = 210,864.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,864.17/632.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.25

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