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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.16, 949.73 and 222.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.16, 949.73 and 222.29 is: 333.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.16 : 949.73 = 222.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.16/949.73 = 222.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.16x = 949.73 × 222.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.16x = 211,118.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,118.41/633.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.44

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