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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.15, 918.37 and 247.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.15, 918.37 and 247.19 is: 370.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.15 : 918.37 = 247.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.15/918.37 = 247.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.15x = 918.37 × 247.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.15x = 227,011.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,011.88/612.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.84

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