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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.03, 921.38 and 248.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.03, 921.38 and 248.72 is: 373.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.03 : 921.38 = 248.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.03/921.38 = 248.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.03x = 921.38 × 248.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.03x = 229,159.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,159.78/614.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.21

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