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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.08, 614.24 and 248.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.08, 614.24 and 248.63 is: 343.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.08 : 614.24 = 248.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.08/614.24 = 248.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.08x = 614.24 × 248.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.08x = 152,716.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,716.04/445.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.12

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