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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.06, 948.19 and 242.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.06, 948.19 and 242.11 is: 363.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.06 : 948.19 = 242.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.06/948.19 = 242.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.06x = 948.19 × 242.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.06x = 229,566.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,566.28/632.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.20

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