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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.90, 948.75 and 221.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.90, 948.75 and 221.77 is: 332.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.90 : 948.75 = 221.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.90/948.75 = 221.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.90x = 948.75 × 221.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.90x = 210,404.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,404.29/632.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.44

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