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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.15, 949.62 and 222.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.15, 949.62 and 222.27 is: 333.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.15 : 949.62 = 222.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.15/949.62 = 222.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.15x = 949.62 × 222.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.15x = 211,072.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,072.04/633.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.37

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