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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.69, 950.71 and 222.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.69, 950.71 and 222.85 is: 334.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.69 : 950.71 = 222.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.69/950.71 = 222.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.69x = 950.71 × 222.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.69x = 211,865.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,865.72/633.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.34

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