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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.08, 946.31 and 220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.08, 946.31 and 220.20 is: 330.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.08 : 946.31 = 220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.08/946.31 = 220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.08x = 946.31 × 220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.08x = 208,379.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,379.28/631.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.20

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