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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.96, 922.66 and 249.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.96, 922.66 and 249.96 is: 375.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.96 : 922.66 = 249.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.96/922.66 = 249.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.96x = 922.66 × 249.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.96x = 230,628.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,628.09/614.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.03

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