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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.92, 614.02 and 248.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.92, 614.02 and 248.43 is: 342.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.92 : 614.02 = 248.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.92/614.02 = 248.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.92x = 614.02 × 248.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.92x = 152,540.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,540.99/444.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.85

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