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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.98, 614.01 and 248.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.98, 614.01 and 248.50 is: 342.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.98 : 614.01 = 248.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.98/614.01 = 248.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.98x = 614.01 × 248.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.98x = 152,579.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,579.95/444.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.89

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