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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.61, 921.21 and 248.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.61, 921.21 and 248.97 is: 373.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.61 : 921.21 = 248.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.61/921.21 = 248.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.61x = 921.21 × 248.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.61x = 229,353.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,353.65/614.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.17

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