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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.14, 946.43 and 241.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.14, 946.43 and 241.23 is: 361.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.14 : 946.43 = 241.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.14/946.43 = 241.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.14x = 946.43 × 241.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.14x = 228,306.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,306.59/631.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.74

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