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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.84, 613.90 and 248.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.84, 613.90 and 248.36 is: 342.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.84 : 613.90 = 248.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.84/613.90 = 248.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.84x = 613.90 × 248.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.84x = 152,468.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,468.20/444.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.75

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