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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.25, 614.48 and 248.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.25, 614.48 and 248.73 is: 343.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.25 : 614.48 = 248.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.25/614.48 = 248.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.25x = 614.48 × 248.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.25x = 152,838.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,838.37/445.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.27

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