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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.98, 949.48 and 222.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.98, 949.48 and 222.41 is: 333.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.98 : 949.48 = 222.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.98/949.48 = 222.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.98x = 949.48 × 222.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.98x = 211,172.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,172.73/632.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.62

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