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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.93, 950.97 and 217.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.93, 950.97 and 217.41 is: 326.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.93 : 950.97 = 217.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.93/950.97 = 217.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.93x = 950.97 × 217.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.93x = 206,748.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,748.48/633.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.14

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