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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.61, 613.51 and 248.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.61, 613.51 and 248.11 is: 342.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.61 : 613.51 = 248.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.61/613.51 = 248.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.61x = 613.51 × 248.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.61x = 152,213.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,213.66/444.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.35

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