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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.98, 947.90 and 221.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.98, 947.90 and 221.09 is: 331.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.98 : 947.90 = 221.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.98/947.90 = 221.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.98x = 947.90 × 221.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.98x = 209,565.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,565.37/631.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.60

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