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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.30, 614.54 and 248.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.30, 614.54 and 248.85 is: 343.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.30 : 614.54 = 248.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.30/614.54 = 248.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.30x = 614.54 × 248.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.30x = 152,928.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,928.90/445.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.43

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