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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.84, 947.78 and 220.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.84, 947.78 and 220.90 is: 331.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.84 : 947.78 = 220.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.84/947.78 = 220.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.84x = 947.78 × 220.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.84x = 209,364.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,364.60/631.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.36

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