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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.98, 614.07 and 248.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.98, 614.07 and 248.49 is: 342.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.98 : 614.07 = 248.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.98/614.07 = 248.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.98x = 614.07 × 248.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.98x = 152,593.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,593.64/444.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.92

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