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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.28, 948.38 and 247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.28, 948.38 and 247.52 is: 371.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.28 : 948.38 = 247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.28/948.38 = 247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.28x = 948.38 × 247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.28x = 234,743.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,743.02/632.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.26

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