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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.76, 947.86 and 220.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.76, 947.86 and 220.92 is: 331.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.76 : 947.86 = 220.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.76/947.86 = 220.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.76x = 947.86 × 220.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.76x = 209,401.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,401.23/631.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.46

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