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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.18, 950.12 and 243.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.18, 950.12 and 243.44 is: 365.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.18 : 950.12 = 243.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.18/950.12 = 243.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.18x = 950.12 × 243.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.18x = 231,297.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,297.21/633.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.29

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