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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.68, 920.42 and 248.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.68, 920.42 and 248.18 is: 372.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.68 : 920.42 = 248.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.68/920.42 = 248.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.68x = 920.42 × 248.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.68x = 228,429.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,429.84/613.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.23

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