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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.29, 946.94 and 220.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.29, 946.94 and 220.72 is: 331.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.29 : 946.94 = 220.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.29/946.94 = 220.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.29x = 946.94 × 220.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.29x = 209,008.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,008.60/631.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.08

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