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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.25, 948.78 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.25, 948.78 and 247.50 is: 371.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.25 : 948.78 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.25/948.78 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.25x = 948.78 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.25x = 234,823.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,823.05/632.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.41

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