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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.45, 947.18 and 266.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.45, 947.18 and 266.14 is: 399.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.45 : 947.18 = 266.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.45/947.18 = 266.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.45x = 947.18 × 266.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.45x = 252,082.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,082.49/631.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.21

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