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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.71, 950.51 and 222.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.71, 950.51 and 222.81 is: 334.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.71 : 950.51 = 222.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.71/950.51 = 222.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.71x = 950.51 × 222.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.71x = 211,782.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,782.02/633.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.20

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