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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.99, 946.83 and 220.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.99, 946.83 and 220.42 is: 330.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.99 : 946.83 = 220.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.99/946.83 = 220.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.99x = 946.83 × 220.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.99x = 208,700.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,700.27/630.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.75

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