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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.99, 949.42 and 222.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.99, 949.42 and 222.14 is: 333.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.99 : 949.42 = 222.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.99/949.42 = 222.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.99x = 949.42 × 222.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.99x = 210,906.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,906.81/632.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.19

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