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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.19, 948.31 and 242.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.19, 948.31 and 242.14 is: 363.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.19 : 948.31 = 242.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.19/948.31 = 242.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.19x = 948.31 × 242.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.19x = 229,623.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,623.78/632.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.22

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