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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.23, 951.32 and 249.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.23, 951.32 and 249.48 is: 374.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.23 : 951.32 = 249.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.23/951.32 = 249.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.23x = 951.32 × 249.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.23x = 237,335.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,335.94/634.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.21

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