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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.70, 947.43 and 220.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.70, 947.43 and 220.74 is: 331.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.70 : 947.43 = 220.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.70/947.43 = 220.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.70x = 947.43 × 220.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.70x = 209,135.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,135.70/631.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.07

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