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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.56, 950.48 and 211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.56, 950.48 and 211.44 is: 317.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.56 : 950.48 = 211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.56/950.48 = 211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.56x = 950.48 × 211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.56x = 200,964.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,964.18/633.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.20

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