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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.31, 918.49 and 247.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.31, 918.49 and 247.10 is: 370.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.31 : 918.49 = 247.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.31/918.49 = 247.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.31x = 918.49 × 247.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.31x = 226,959.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,959.30/612.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.66

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