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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.53, 947.08 and 241.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.53, 947.08 and 241.33 is: 361.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.53 : 947.08 = 241.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.53/947.08 = 241.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.53x = 947.08 × 241.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.53x = 228,558.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,558.19/631.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.91

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