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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.68, 947.52 and 266.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.68, 947.52 and 266.22 is: 399.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.68 : 947.52 = 266.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.68/947.52 = 266.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.68x = 947.52 × 266.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.68x = 252,248.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,248.77/631.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.33

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