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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.76, 947.52 and 241.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.76, 947.52 and 241.80 is: 362.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.76 : 947.52 = 241.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.76/947.52 = 241.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.76x = 947.52 × 241.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.76x = 229,106.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,106.78/631.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.65

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