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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.21, 614.40 and 248.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.21, 614.40 and 248.72 is: 343.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.21 : 614.40 = 248.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.21/614.40 = 248.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.21x = 614.40 × 248.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.21x = 152,813.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,813.57/445.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.24

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