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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.21, 920.31 and 248.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.21, 920.31 and 248.26 is: 372.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.21 : 920.31 = 248.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.21/920.31 = 248.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.21x = 920.31 × 248.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.21x = 228,476.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,476.16/613.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.59

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