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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.78, 922.23 and 249.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.78, 922.23 and 249.51 is: 374.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.78 : 922.23 = 249.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.78/922.23 = 249.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.78x = 922.23 × 249.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.78x = 230,105.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,105.61/614.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.29

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