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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.16, 921.31 and 248.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.16, 921.31 and 248.86 is: 373.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.16 : 921.31 = 248.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.16/921.31 = 248.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.16x = 921.31 × 248.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.16x = 229,277.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,277.49/614.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.32

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