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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.31, 946.53 and 220.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.31, 946.53 and 220.22 is: 330.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.31 : 946.53 = 220.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.31/946.53 = 220.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.31x = 946.53 × 220.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.31x = 208,444.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,444.20/631.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.18

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