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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.38, 919.46 and 248.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.38, 919.46 and 248.38 is: 372.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.38 : 919.46 = 248.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.38/919.46 = 248.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.38x = 919.46 × 248.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.38x = 228,370.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,370.88/613.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.32

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