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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.57, 613.46 and 248.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.57, 613.46 and 248.08 is: 342.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.57 : 613.46 = 248.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.57/613.46 = 248.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.57x = 613.46 × 248.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.57x = 152,182.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,182.85/444.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.31

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