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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.24, 946.92 and 220.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.24, 946.92 and 220.36 is: 330.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.24 : 946.92 = 220.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.24/946.92 = 220.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.24x = 946.92 × 220.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.24x = 208,663.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,663.29/631.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.56

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