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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.09, 948.96 and 221.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.09, 948.96 and 221.88 is: 332.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.09 : 948.96 = 221.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.09/948.96 = 221.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.09x = 948.96 × 221.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.09x = 210,555.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,555.24/633.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.58

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