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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.63, 946.89 and 266.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.63, 946.89 and 266.22 is: 399.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.63 : 946.89 = 266.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.63/946.89 = 266.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.63x = 946.89 × 266.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.63x = 252,081.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,081.06/631.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.10

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