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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.66, 947.50 and 247.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.66, 947.50 and 247.18 is: 370.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.66 : 947.50 = 247.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.66/947.50 = 247.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.66x = 947.50 × 247.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.66x = 234,203.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,203.05/631.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.77

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