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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.34, 921.25 and 248.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.34, 921.25 and 248.87 is: 373.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.34 : 921.25 = 248.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.34/921.25 = 248.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.34x = 921.25 × 248.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.34x = 229,274.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,274.10/614.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.20

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