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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.38, 947.22 and 220.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.38, 947.22 and 220.56 is: 330.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.38 : 947.22 = 220.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.38/947.22 = 220.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.38x = 947.22 × 220.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.38x = 208,918.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,918.84/631.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.89

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