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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.20, 614.28 and 248.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.20, 614.28 and 248.70 is: 343.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.20 : 614.28 = 248.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.20/614.28 = 248.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.20x = 614.28 × 248.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.20x = 152,771.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,771.44/445.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.15

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