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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.41, 920.86 and 243.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.41, 920.86 and 243.88 is: 365.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.41 : 920.86 = 243.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.41/920.86 = 243.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.41x = 920.86 × 243.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.41x = 224,576.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,576.42/614.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.52

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