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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.83, 947.70 and 220.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.83, 947.70 and 220.93 is: 331.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.83 : 947.70 = 220.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.83/947.70 = 220.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.83x = 947.70 × 220.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.83x = 209,372.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,372.99/631.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.37

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