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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.22, 921.33 and 249.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.22, 921.33 and 249.01 is: 373.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.22 : 921.33 = 249.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.22/921.33 = 249.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.22x = 921.33 × 249.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.22x = 229,414.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,414.53/614.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.51

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