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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.25, 946.72 and 241.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.25, 946.72 and 241.30 is: 361.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.25 : 946.72 = 241.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.25/946.72 = 241.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.25x = 946.72 × 241.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.25x = 228,443.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,443.54/631.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.89

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