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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.66, 949 and 248.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.66, 949 and 248.18 is: 372.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.66 : 949 = 248.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.66/949 = 248.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.66x = 949 × 248.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.66x = 235,522.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,522.82/632.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.27

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