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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.13, 946.49 and 241.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.13, 946.49 and 241.11 is: 361.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.13 : 946.49 = 241.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.13/946.49 = 241.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.13x = 946.49 × 241.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.13x = 228,208.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,208.20/631.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.59

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