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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.85, 922.37 and 249.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.85, 922.37 and 249.88 is: 374.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.85 : 922.37 = 249.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.85/922.37 = 249.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.85x = 922.37 × 249.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.85x = 230,481.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,481.82/614.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.86

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