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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.18, 614.40 and 248.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.18, 614.40 and 248.74 is: 343.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.18 : 614.40 = 248.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.18/614.40 = 248.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.18x = 614.40 × 248.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.18x = 152,825.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,825.86/445.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.29

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