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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.33, 951.31 and 244.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.33, 951.31 and 244.30 is: 366.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.33 : 951.31 = 244.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.33/951.31 = 244.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.33x = 951.31 × 244.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.33x = 232,399.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,399.05/634.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.37

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