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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.47, 947.34 and 220.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.47, 947.34 and 220.59 is: 330.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.47 : 947.34 = 220.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.47/947.34 = 220.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.47x = 947.34 × 220.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.47x = 208,973.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,973.73/631.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.93

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