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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.50, 947.23 and 220.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.50, 947.23 and 220.63 is: 330.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.50 : 947.23 = 220.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.50/947.23 = 220.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.50x = 947.23 × 220.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.50x = 208,987.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,987.35/631.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.94

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