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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.13, 949.86 and 243.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.13, 949.86 and 243.18 is: 364.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.13 : 949.86 = 243.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.13/949.86 = 243.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.13x = 949.86 × 243.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.13x = 230,986.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,986.95/633.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.83

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