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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.90, 948.71 and 242.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.90, 948.71 and 242.80 is: 363.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.90 : 948.71 = 242.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.90/948.71 = 242.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.90x = 948.71 × 242.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.90x = 230,343.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,343.20/632.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.95

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