Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.04, 949 and 248
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 633.04, 949 and 248 is: 371.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
633.04 : 949 = 248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
633.04/949 = 248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
633.04x = 949 × 248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
633.04x = 235,352 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 235,352/633.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 371.78
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