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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.51, 947.34 and 215.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.51, 947.34 and 215.02 is: 322.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.51 : 947.34 = 215.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.51/947.34 = 215.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.51x = 947.34 × 215.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.51x = 203,697.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,697.05/631.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.56

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