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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.17, 951.65 and 244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.17, 951.65 and 244.20 is: 366.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.17 : 951.65 = 244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.17/951.65 = 244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.17x = 951.65 × 244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.17x = 232,392.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,392.93/634.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.45

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