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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.62, 920.16 and 248.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.62, 920.16 and 248.28 is: 372.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.62 : 920.16 = 248.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.62/920.16 = 248.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.62x = 920.16 × 248.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.62x = 228,457.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,457.32/613.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.31

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