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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.82, 613.84 and 248.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.82, 613.84 and 248.38 is: 342.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.82 : 613.84 = 248.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.82/613.84 = 248.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.82x = 613.84 × 248.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.82x = 152,462.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,462.51/444.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.75

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