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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.98, 956.86 and 248.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.98, 956.86 and 248.16 is: 372.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.98 : 956.86 = 248.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.98/956.86 = 248.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.98x = 956.86 × 248.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.98x = 237,454.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,454.38/637.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.20

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