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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.45, 613.34 and 248.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.45, 613.34 and 248.00 is: 342.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.45 : 613.34 = 248.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.45/613.34 = 248.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.45x = 613.34 × 248.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.45x = 152,104.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,104.94/444.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.23

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