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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.35, 946.67 and 220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.35, 946.67 and 220.32 is: 330.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.35 : 946.67 = 220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.35/946.67 = 220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.35x = 946.67 × 220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.35x = 208,569.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,569.23/631.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.35

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