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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.73, 947.39 and 220.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.73, 947.39 and 220.92 is: 331.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.73 : 947.39 = 220.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.73/947.39 = 220.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.73x = 947.39 × 220.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.73x = 209,296.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,296.29/631.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.31

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