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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.14, 946.70 and 220.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.14, 946.70 and 220.27 is: 330.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.14 : 946.70 = 220.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.14/946.70 = 220.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.14x = 946.70 × 220.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.14x = 208,529.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,529.61/631.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.40

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