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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.84, 949.31 and 221.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.84, 949.31 and 221.94 is: 332.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.84 : 949.31 = 221.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.84/949.31 = 221.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.84x = 949.31 × 221.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.84x = 210,690.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,690.21/632.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.93

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