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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.46, 950.17 and 222.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.46, 950.17 and 222.62 is: 333.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.46 : 950.17 = 222.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.46/950.17 = 222.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.46x = 950.17 × 222.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.46x = 211,526.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,526.85/633.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.92

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