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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.79, 950.65 and 222.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.79, 950.65 and 222.97 is: 334.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.79 : 950.65 = 222.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.79/950.65 = 222.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.79x = 950.65 × 222.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.79x = 211,966.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,966.53/633.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.44

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