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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.18, 1,371.23 and 247.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.18, 1,371.23 and 247.11 is: 370.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.18 : 1,371.23 = 247.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.18/1,371.23 = 247.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.18x = 1,371.23 × 247.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.18x = 338,838.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,838.77/914.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.65

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