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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.80, 918.15 and 246.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.80, 918.15 and 246.85 is: 370.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.80 : 918.15 = 246.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.80/918.15 = 246.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.80x = 918.15 × 246.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.80x = 226,645.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,645.33/611.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.46

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