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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.97, 922.32 and 249.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.97, 922.32 and 249.66 is: 374.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.97 : 922.32 = 249.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.97/922.32 = 249.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.97x = 922.32 × 249.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.97x = 230,266.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,266.41/614.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.44

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