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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.14, 950.94 and 244.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.14, 950.94 and 244.23 is: 366.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.14 : 950.94 = 244.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.14/950.94 = 244.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.14x = 950.94 × 244.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.14x = 232,248.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,248.08/634.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.24

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