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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.18, 956.97 and 248.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.18, 956.97 and 248.36 is: 372.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.18 : 956.97 = 248.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.18/956.97 = 248.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.18x = 956.97 × 248.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.18x = 237,673.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,673.07/638.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.42

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