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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.56, 613.49 and 248.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.56, 613.49 and 248.06 is: 342.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.56 : 613.49 = 248.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.56/613.49 = 248.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.56x = 613.49 × 248.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.56x = 152,178.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,178.02/444.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.32

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