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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.24, 949.86 and 243.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.24, 949.86 and 243.14 is: 364.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.24 : 949.86 = 243.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.24/949.86 = 243.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.24x = 949.86 × 243.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.24x = 230,952.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,952.25/633.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.71

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