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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.07, 946.70 and 220.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.07, 946.70 and 220.45 is: 330.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.07 : 946.70 = 220.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.07/946.70 = 220.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.07x = 946.70 × 220.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.07x = 208,700.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,700.02/631.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.71

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