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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.50, 921.92 and 244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.50, 921.92 and 244.40 is: 366.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.50 : 921.92 = 244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.50/921.92 = 244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.50x = 921.92 × 244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.50x = 225,317.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,317.25/614.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.67

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