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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.76, 949.24 and 221.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.76, 949.24 and 221.92 is: 332.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.76 : 949.24 = 221.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.76/949.24 = 221.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.76x = 949.24 × 221.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.76x = 210,655.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,655.34/632.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.92

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