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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.16, 948.60 and 247.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.16, 948.60 and 247.68 is: 371.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.16 : 948.60 = 247.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.16/948.60 = 247.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.16x = 948.60 × 247.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.16x = 234,949.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,949.25/632.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.66

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