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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.27, 948.41 and 247.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.27, 948.41 and 247.25 is: 370.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.27 : 948.41 = 247.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.27/948.41 = 247.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.27x = 948.41 × 247.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.27x = 234,493.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,493.14/632.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.88

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