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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.33, 947.15 and 220.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.33, 947.15 and 220.48 is: 330.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.33 : 947.15 = 220.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.33/947.15 = 220.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.33x = 947.15 × 220.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.33x = 208,827.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,827.63/631.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.77

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