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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.12, 949.68 and 248.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.12, 949.68 and 248.48 is: 372.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.12 : 949.68 = 248.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.12/949.68 = 248.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.12x = 949.68 × 248.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.12x = 235,976.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,976.49/633.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.72

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