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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.06, 614.21 and 248.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.06, 614.21 and 248.60 is: 343.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.06 : 614.21 = 248.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.06/614.21 = 248.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.06x = 614.21 × 248.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.06x = 152,696.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,696.38/445.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.10

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