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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.68, 950.22 and 248.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.68, 950.22 and 248.84 is: 373.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.68 : 950.22 = 248.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.68/950.22 = 248.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.68x = 950.22 × 248.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.68x = 236,452.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,452.74/633.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.14

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