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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.32, 946.86 and 220.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.32, 946.86 and 220.38 is: 330.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.32 : 946.86 = 220.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.32/946.86 = 220.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.32x = 946.86 × 220.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.32x = 208,669.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,669.01/631.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.53

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