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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.46, 947.18 and 220.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.46, 947.18 and 220.59 is: 330.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.46 : 947.18 = 220.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.46/947.18 = 220.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.46x = 947.18 × 220.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.46x = 208,937.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,937.33/631.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.88

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