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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.95, 947.93 and 221.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.95, 947.93 and 221.55 is: 332.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.95 : 947.93 = 221.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.95/947.93 = 221.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.95x = 947.93 × 221.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.95x = 210,012.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,012.78/631.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.33

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