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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.66, 947.77 and 221.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.66, 947.77 and 221.09 is: 331.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.66 : 947.77 = 221.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.66/947.77 = 221.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.66x = 947.77 × 221.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.66x = 209,541.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,541.36/631.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.73

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