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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.69, 947.62 and 220.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.69, 947.62 and 220.76 is: 331.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.69 : 947.62 = 220.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.69/947.62 = 220.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.69x = 947.62 × 220.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.69x = 209,196.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,196.59/631.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.17

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