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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.43, 917.19 and 246.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.43, 917.19 and 246.22 is: 369.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.43 : 917.19 = 246.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.43/917.19 = 246.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.43x = 917.19 × 246.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.43x = 225,833.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,833.43/611.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.35

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