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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.70, 949.56 and 242.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.70, 949.56 and 242.82 is: 364.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.70 : 949.56 = 242.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.70/949.56 = 242.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.70x = 949.56 × 242.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.70x = 230,572.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,572.16/632.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.43

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