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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.38, 947.06 and 241.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.38, 947.06 and 241.28 is: 361.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.38 : 947.06 = 241.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.38/947.06 = 241.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.38x = 947.06 × 241.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.38x = 228,505.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,505.43/631.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.91

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