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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.86, 950.67 and 217.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.86, 950.67 and 217.35 is: 325.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.86 : 950.67 = 217.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.86/950.67 = 217.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.86x = 950.67 × 217.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.86x = 206,628.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,628.12/633.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.98

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