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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633, 949.66 and 216.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633, 949.66 and 216.54 is: 324.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633 : 949.66 = 216.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633/949.66 = 216.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633x = 949.66 × 216.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633x = 205,639.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,639.38/633
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.86

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