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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.15, 950.04 and 243.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.15, 950.04 and 243.27 is: 365.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.15 : 950.04 = 243.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.15/950.04 = 243.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.15x = 950.04 × 243.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.15x = 231,116.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,116.23/633.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.03

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