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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.04, 614.17 and 248.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.04, 614.17 and 248.57 is: 343.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.04 : 614.17 = 248.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.04/614.17 = 248.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.04x = 614.17 × 248.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.04x = 152,659.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,659.92/445.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.03

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