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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.81, 946.38 and 219.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.81, 946.38 and 219.95 is: 329.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.81 : 946.38 = 219.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.81/946.38 = 219.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.81x = 946.38 × 219.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.81x = 208,159.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,159.55/630.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.99

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