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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.23, 614.36 and 248.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.23, 614.36 and 248.74 is: 343.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.23 : 614.36 = 248.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.23/614.36 = 248.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.23x = 614.36 × 248.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.23x = 152,814.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,814.99/445.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.23

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