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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.15, 949.82 and 222.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.15, 949.82 and 222.41 is: 333.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.15 : 949.82 = 222.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.15/949.82 = 222.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.15x = 949.82 × 222.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.15x = 211,249.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,249.47/633.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.65

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