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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.76, 948.94 and 221.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.76, 948.94 and 221.82 is: 332.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.76 : 948.94 = 221.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.76/948.94 = 221.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.76x = 948.94 × 221.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.76x = 210,493.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,493.87/632.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.66

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