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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.98, 918.15 and 246.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.98, 918.15 and 246.81 is: 370.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.98 : 918.15 = 246.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.98/918.15 = 246.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.98x = 918.15 × 246.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.98x = 226,608.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,608.60/611.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.29

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