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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.97, 946.35 and 241.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.97, 946.35 and 241.02 is: 361.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.97 : 946.35 = 241.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.97/946.35 = 241.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.97x = 946.35 × 241.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.97x = 228,089.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,089.28/630.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.49

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