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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.32, 946.83 and 220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.32, 946.83 and 220.44 is: 330.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.32 : 946.83 = 220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.32/946.83 = 220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.32x = 946.83 × 220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.32x = 208,719.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,719.21/631.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.61

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