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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.33, 918.94 and 247.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.33, 918.94 and 247.23 is: 371.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.33 : 918.94 = 247.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.33/918.94 = 247.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.33x = 918.94 × 247.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.33x = 227,189.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,189.54/612.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.02

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