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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.85, 947.88 and 220.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.85, 947.88 and 220.95 is: 331.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.85 : 947.88 = 220.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.85/947.88 = 220.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.85x = 947.88 × 220.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.85x = 209,434.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,434.09/631.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.46

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