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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.04, 614.10 and 248.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.04, 614.10 and 248.51 is: 342.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.04 : 614.10 = 248.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.04/614.10 = 248.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.04x = 614.10 × 248.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.04x = 152,611.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,611.53/445.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.92

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