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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.96, 946.16 and 219.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.96, 946.16 and 219.81 is: 329.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.96 : 946.16 = 219.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.96/946.16 = 219.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.96x = 946.16 × 219.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.96x = 207,974.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,974.33/630.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.62

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