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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633, 949.50 and 248.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633, 949.50 and 248.25 is: 372.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633 : 949.50 = 248.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633/949.50 = 248.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633x = 949.50 × 248.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633x = 235,713.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,713.38/633
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.38

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