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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.93, 947.89 and 241.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.93, 947.89 and 241.84 is: 362.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.93 : 947.89 = 241.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.93/947.89 = 241.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.93x = 947.89 × 241.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.93x = 229,237.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,237.72/631.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.76

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