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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.40, 927.70 and 248.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.40, 927.70 and 248.21 is: 372.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.40 : 927.70 = 248.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.40/927.70 = 248.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.40x = 927.70 × 248.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.40x = 230,264.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,264.42/618.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.36

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