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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.02, 949.53 and 248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.02, 949.53 and 248 is: 372

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.02 : 949.53 = 248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.02/949.53 = 248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.02x = 949.53 × 248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.02x = 235,483.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,483.44/633.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372

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