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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.60, 613.56 and 248.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.60, 613.56 and 248.10 is: 342.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.60 : 613.56 = 248.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.60/613.56 = 248.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.60x = 613.56 × 248.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.60x = 152,224.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,224.24/444.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.38

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