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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.62, 922.23 and 249.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.62, 922.23 and 249.46 is: 374.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.62 : 922.23 = 249.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.62/922.23 = 249.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.62x = 922.23 × 249.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.62x = 230,059.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,059.50/614.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.31

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