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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.36, 948.54 and 247.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.36, 948.54 and 247.56 is: 371.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.36 : 948.54 = 247.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.36/948.54 = 247.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.36x = 948.54 × 247.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.36x = 234,820.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,820.56/632.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.34

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