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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.03, 614.13 and 245.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.03, 614.13 and 245.86 is: 339.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.03 : 614.13 = 245.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.03/614.13 = 245.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.03x = 614.13 × 245.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.03x = 150,987.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,987.54/445.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.28

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