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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.51, 613.44 and 248.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.51, 613.44 and 248.02 is: 342.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.51 : 613.44 = 248.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.51/613.44 = 248.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.51x = 613.44 × 248.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.51x = 152,145.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,145.39/444.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.28

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