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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.84, 948.83 and 221.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.84, 948.83 and 221.92 is: 332.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.84 : 948.83 = 221.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.84/948.83 = 221.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.84x = 948.83 × 221.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.84x = 210,564.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,564.35/632.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.73

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