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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.71, 613.73 and 248.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.71, 613.73 and 248.24 is: 342.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.71 : 613.73 = 248.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.71/613.73 = 248.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.71x = 613.73 × 248.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.71x = 152,348.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,348.03/444.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.58

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