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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.26, 946.35 and 241.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.26, 946.35 and 241.05 is: 361.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.26 : 946.35 = 241.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.26/946.35 = 241.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.26x = 946.35 × 241.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.26x = 228,117.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,117.67/631.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.37

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