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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.07, 614.14 and 248.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.07, 614.14 and 248.59 is: 343.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.07 : 614.14 = 248.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.07/614.14 = 248.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.07x = 614.14 × 248.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.07x = 152,669.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,669.06/445.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.02

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