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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.26, 920.78 and 248.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.26, 920.78 and 248.81 is: 372.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.26 : 920.78 = 248.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.26/920.78 = 248.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.26x = 920.78 × 248.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.26x = 229,100.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,100.33/614.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.97

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