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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.33, 948.49 and 247.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.33, 948.49 and 247.58 is: 371.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.33 : 948.49 = 247.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.33/948.49 = 247.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.33x = 948.49 × 247.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.33x = 234,828.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,828.91/632.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.37

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