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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.45, 920.22 and 248.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.45, 920.22 and 248.14 is: 372.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.45 : 920.22 = 248.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.45/920.22 = 248.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.45x = 920.22 × 248.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.45x = 228,343.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,343.39/613.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.23

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