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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.17, 614.32 and 248.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.17, 614.32 and 248.65 is: 343.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.17 : 614.32 = 248.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.17/614.32 = 248.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.17x = 614.32 × 248.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.17x = 152,748.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,748.51/445.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.12

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