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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.36, 950.28 and 248.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.36, 950.28 and 248.56 is: 372.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.36 : 950.28 = 248.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.36/950.28 = 248.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.36x = 950.28 × 248.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.36x = 236,201.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,201.60/633.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.93

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