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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.86, 947.76 and 220.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.86, 947.76 and 220.98 is: 331.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.86 : 947.76 = 220.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.86/947.76 = 220.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.86x = 947.76 × 220.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.86x = 209,436.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,436.00/631.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.46

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