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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.78, 946.35 and 220.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.78, 946.35 and 220.02 is: 330.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.78 : 946.35 = 220.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.78/946.35 = 220.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.78x = 946.35 × 220.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.78x = 208,215.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,215.93/630.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.09

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