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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.07, 614.10 and 248.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.07, 614.10 and 248.58 is: 342.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.07 : 614.10 = 248.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.07/614.10 = 248.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.07x = 614.10 × 248.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.07x = 152,649.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,649.91/445.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.98

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