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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.98, 948.33 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.98, 948.33 and 247.50 is: 371.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.98 : 948.33 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.98/948.33 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.98x = 948.33 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.98x = 234,711.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,711.68/631.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.39

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