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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.42, 920.58 and 248.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.42, 920.58 and 248.21 is: 372.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.42 : 920.58 = 248.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.42/920.58 = 248.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.42x = 920.58 × 248.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.42x = 228,497.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,497.16/613.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.50

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