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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.49, 613.40 and 248.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.49, 613.40 and 248.01 is: 342.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.49 : 613.40 = 248.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.49/613.40 = 248.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.49x = 613.40 × 248.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.49x = 152,129.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,129.33/444.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.26

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