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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.71, 946.87 and 220.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.71, 946.87 and 220.52 is: 330.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.71 : 946.87 = 220.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.71/946.87 = 220.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.71x = 946.87 × 220.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.71x = 208,803.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,803.77/631.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.54

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