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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.52, 950.28 and 248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.52, 950.28 and 248.32 is: 372.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.52 : 950.28 = 248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.52/950.28 = 248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.52x = 950.28 × 248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.52x = 235,973.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,973.53/633.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.48

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