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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.98, 950.82 and 223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.98, 950.82 and 223 is: 334.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.98 : 950.82 = 223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.98/950.82 = 223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.98x = 950.82 × 223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.98x = 212,032.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,032.86/633.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.45

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