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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.03, 946.27 and 220.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.03, 946.27 and 220.05 is: 329.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.03 : 946.27 = 220.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.03/946.27 = 220.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.03x = 946.27 × 220.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.03x = 208,226.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,226.71/631.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.98

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