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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.04, 614.12 and 245.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.04, 614.12 and 245.84 is: 339.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.04 : 614.12 = 245.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.04/614.12 = 245.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.04x = 614.12 × 245.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.04x = 150,975.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,975.26/445.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.24

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