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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.02, 946.30 and 220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.02, 946.30 and 220.08 is: 330.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.02 : 946.30 = 220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.02/946.30 = 220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.02x = 946.30 × 220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.02x = 208,261.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,261.70/631.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.04

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