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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.24, 922.08 and 249.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.24, 922.08 and 249.29 is: 374.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.24 : 922.08 = 249.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.24/922.08 = 249.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.24x = 922.08 × 249.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.24x = 229,865.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,865.32/614.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.23

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