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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.60, 947.03 and 220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.60, 947.03 and 220.62 is: 330.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.60 : 947.03 = 220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.60/947.03 = 220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.60x = 947.03 × 220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.60x = 208,936.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,936.21/631.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.81

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