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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.40, 920.15 and 248.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.40, 920.15 and 248.13 is: 372.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.40 : 920.15 = 248.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.40/920.15 = 248.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.40x = 920.15 × 248.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.40x = 228,315.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,315.58/613.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.22

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