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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.93, 1,372.22 and 247.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.93, 1,372.22 and 247.82 is: 371.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.93 : 1,372.22 = 247.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.93/1,372.22 = 247.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.93x = 1,372.22 × 247.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.93x = 340,055.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,055.46/914.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.68

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