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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.28, 920.81 and 248.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.28, 920.81 and 248.96 is: 373.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.28 : 920.81 = 248.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.28/920.81 = 248.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.28x = 920.81 × 248.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.28x = 229,244.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,244.86/614.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.19

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