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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.47, 950.21 and 222.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.47, 950.21 and 222.51 is: 333.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.47 : 950.21 = 222.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.47/950.21 = 222.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.47x = 950.21 × 222.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.47x = 211,430.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,430.11/633.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.77

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