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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.28, 614.50 and 248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.28, 614.50 and 248.80 is: 343.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.28 : 614.50 = 248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.28/614.50 = 248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.28x = 614.50 × 248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.28x = 152,887.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,887.60/445.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.35

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