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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.72, 613.68 and 248.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.72, 613.68 and 248.22 is: 342.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.72 : 613.68 = 248.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.72/613.68 = 248.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.72x = 613.68 × 248.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.72x = 152,327.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,327.65/444.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.52

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