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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.85, 922.47 and 249.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.85, 922.47 and 249.42 is: 374.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.85 : 922.47 = 249.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.85/922.47 = 249.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.85x = 922.47 × 249.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.85x = 230,082.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,082.47/614.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.21

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