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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.71, 613.67 and 248.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.71, 613.67 and 248.21 is: 342.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.71 : 613.67 = 248.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.71/613.67 = 248.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.71x = 613.67 × 248.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.71x = 152,314.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,314.72/444.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.51

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