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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.98, 946.13 and 219.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.98, 946.13 and 219.99 is: 329.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.98 : 946.13 = 219.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.98/946.13 = 219.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.98x = 946.13 × 219.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.98x = 208,138.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,138.04/630.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.87

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