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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.92, 949.74 and 222.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.92, 949.74 and 222.15 is: 333.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.92 : 949.74 = 222.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.92/949.74 = 222.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.92x = 949.74 × 222.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.92x = 210,984.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,984.74/632.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.35

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