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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.86, 922.25 and 249.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.86, 922.25 and 249.55 is: 374.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.86 : 922.25 = 249.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.86/922.25 = 249.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.86x = 922.25 × 249.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.86x = 230,147.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,147.49/614.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.31

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