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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.85, 949.43 and 216.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.85, 949.43 and 216.38 is: 324.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.85 : 949.43 = 216.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.85/949.43 = 216.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.85x = 949.43 × 216.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.85x = 205,431.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,431.83/632.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.61

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