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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.39, 950.23 and 222.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.39, 950.23 and 222.55 is: 333.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.39 : 950.23 = 222.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.39/950.23 = 222.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.39x = 950.23 × 222.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.39x = 211,471.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,471.59/633.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.87

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