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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.31, 950.27 and 222.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.31, 950.27 and 222.26 is: 333.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.31 : 950.27 = 222.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.31/950.27 = 222.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.31x = 950.27 × 222.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.31x = 211,207.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,207.01/633.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.50

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