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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.22, 948.57 and 247.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.22, 948.57 and 247.74 is: 371.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.22 : 948.57 = 247.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.22/948.57 = 247.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.22x = 948.57 × 247.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.22x = 234,998.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,998.73/632.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.70

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