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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.43, 950.30 and 217

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.43, 950.30 and 217 is: 325.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.43 : 950.30 = 217 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.43/950.30 = 217/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.43x = 950.30 × 217
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.43x = 206,215.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,215.10/633.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.55

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