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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.60, 947.52 and 220.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.60, 947.52 and 220.74 is: 331.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.60 : 947.52 = 220.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.60/947.52 = 220.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.60x = 947.52 × 220.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.60x = 209,155.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,155.56/631.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.15

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