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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.90, 949.64 and 222.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.90, 949.64 and 222.09 is: 333.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.90 : 949.64 = 222.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.90/949.64 = 222.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.90x = 949.64 × 222.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.90x = 210,904.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,904.44/632.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.24

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