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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.23, 949.90 and 243.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.23, 949.90 and 243.33 is: 365.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.23 : 949.90 = 243.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.23/949.90 = 243.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.23x = 949.90 × 243.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.23x = 231,133.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,133.81/633.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.01

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