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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.81, 613.85 and 248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.81, 613.85 and 248.32 is: 342.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.81 : 613.85 = 248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.81/613.85 = 248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.81x = 613.85 × 248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.81x = 152,431.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,431.23/444.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.69

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