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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.40, 946.89 and 220.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.40, 946.89 and 220.52 is: 330.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.40 : 946.89 = 220.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.40/946.89 = 220.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.40x = 946.89 × 220.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.40x = 208,810.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,810.55/631.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.71

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