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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.69, 947.39 and 241.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.69, 947.39 and 241.55 is: 362.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.69 : 947.39 = 241.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.69/947.39 = 241.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.69x = 947.39 × 241.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.69x = 228,839.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,839.66/631.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.27

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