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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.46, 947.17 and 220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.46, 947.17 and 220.62 is: 330.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.46 : 947.17 = 220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.46/947.17 = 220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.46x = 947.17 × 220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.46x = 208,964.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,964.09/631.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.92

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