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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.08, 945.98 and 245.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.08, 945.98 and 245.80 is: 368.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.08 : 945.98 = 245.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.08/945.98 = 245.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.08x = 945.98 × 245.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.08x = 232,521.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,521.88/631.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.45

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