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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.11, 614.27 and 245.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.11, 614.27 and 245.96 is: 339.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.11 : 614.27 = 245.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.11/614.27 = 245.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.11x = 614.27 × 245.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.11x = 151,085.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,085.85/445.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.43

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