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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.48, 921.02 and 248.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.48, 921.02 and 248.81 is: 372.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.48 : 921.02 = 248.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.48/921.02 = 248.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.48x = 921.02 × 248.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.48x = 229,153.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,153.14/614.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.93

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