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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.08, 921.12 and 248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.08, 921.12 and 248.80 is: 373.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.08 : 921.12 = 248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.08/921.12 = 248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.08x = 921.12 × 248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.08x = 229,174.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,174.66/614.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.20

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