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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.59, 947.39 and 220.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.59, 947.39 and 220.73 is: 331.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.59 : 947.39 = 220.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.59/947.39 = 220.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.59x = 947.39 × 220.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.59x = 209,112.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,112.38/631.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.09

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