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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.49, 946.93 and 220.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.49, 946.93 and 220.65 is: 330.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.49 : 946.93 = 220.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.49/946.93 = 220.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.49x = 946.93 × 220.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.49x = 208,940.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,940.10/631.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.87

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