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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.70, 947.52 and 220.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.70, 947.52 and 220.82 is: 331.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.70 : 947.52 = 220.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.70/947.52 = 220.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.70x = 947.52 × 220.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.70x = 209,231.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,231.37/631.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.22

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