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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.98, 614.06 and 245.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.98, 614.06 and 245.82 is: 339.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.98 : 614.06 = 245.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.98/614.06 = 245.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.98x = 614.06 × 245.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.98x = 150,948.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,948.23/444.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.22

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