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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.29, 614.54 and 248.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.29, 614.54 and 248.81 is: 343.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.29 : 614.54 = 248.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.29/614.54 = 248.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.29x = 614.54 × 248.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.29x = 152,899.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,899.38/445.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.37

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