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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.99, 949.72 and 222.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.99, 949.72 and 222.20 is: 333.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.99 : 949.72 = 222.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.99/949.72 = 222.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.99x = 949.72 × 222.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.99x = 211,022.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,022.90/632.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.37

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