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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.97, 946.46 and 220.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.97, 946.46 and 220.12 is: 330.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.97 : 946.46 = 220.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.97/946.46 = 220.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.97x = 946.46 × 220.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.97x = 208,334.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,334.78/630.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.18

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