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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.97, 614.10 and 248.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.97, 614.10 and 248.48 is: 342.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.97 : 614.10 = 248.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.97/614.10 = 248.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.97x = 614.10 × 248.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.97x = 152,591.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,591.57/444.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.93

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