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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.27, 614.51 and 248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.27, 614.51 and 248.80 is: 343.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.27 : 614.51 = 248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.27/614.51 = 248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.27x = 614.51 × 248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.27x = 152,890.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,890.09/445.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.36

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