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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.10, 946.66 and 220.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.10, 946.66 and 220.24 is: 330.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.10 : 946.66 = 220.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.10/946.66 = 220.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.10x = 946.66 × 220.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.10x = 208,492.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,492.40/631.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.36

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