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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.05, 614.18 and 248.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.05, 614.18 and 248.58 is: 343.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.05 : 614.18 = 248.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.05/614.18 = 248.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.05x = 614.18 × 248.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.05x = 152,672.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,672.86/445.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.05

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