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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.96, 950.86 and 222.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.96, 950.86 and 222.98 is: 334.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.96 : 950.86 = 222.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.96/950.86 = 222.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.96x = 950.86 × 222.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.96x = 212,022.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,022.76/633.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.44

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