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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.01, 614.09 and 248.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.01, 614.09 and 248.49 is: 342.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.01 : 614.09 = 248.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.01/614.09 = 248.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.01x = 614.09 × 248.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.01x = 152,593.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,593.98/445.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.90

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