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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.97, 614.04 and 248.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.97, 614.04 and 248.50 is: 342.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.97 : 614.04 = 248.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.97/614.04 = 248.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.97x = 614.04 × 248.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.97x = 152,585.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,585.87/444.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.92

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