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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.03, 949.34 and 242.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.03, 949.34 and 242.84 is: 364.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.03 : 949.34 = 242.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.03/949.34 = 242.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.03x = 949.34 × 242.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.03x = 230,531.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,531.76/633.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.17

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