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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.57, 947.37 and 220.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.57, 947.37 and 220.70 is: 331.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.57 : 947.37 = 220.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.57/947.37 = 220.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.57x = 947.37 × 220.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.57x = 209,083.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,083.46/631.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.05

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