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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.05, 614.16 and 245.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.05, 614.16 and 245.89 is: 339.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.05 : 614.16 = 245.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.05/614.16 = 245.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.05x = 614.16 × 245.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.05x = 151,015.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,015.80/445.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.32

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