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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.16, 614.33 and 248.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.16, 614.33 and 248.69 is: 343.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.16 : 614.33 = 248.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.16/614.33 = 248.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.16x = 614.33 × 248.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.16x = 152,773.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,773.41/445.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.19

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