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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.32, 921.68 and 248.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.32, 921.68 and 248.91 is: 373.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.32 : 921.68 = 248.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.32/921.68 = 248.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.32x = 921.68 × 248.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.32x = 229,409.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,409.52/614.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.44

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