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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.50, 613.38 and 248.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.50, 613.38 and 248.00 is: 342.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.50 : 613.38 = 248.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.50/613.38 = 248.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.50x = 613.38 × 248.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.50x = 152,115.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,115.17/444.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.22

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