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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.33, 614.52 and 248.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.33, 614.52 and 248.83 is: 343.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.33 : 614.52 = 248.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.33/614.52 = 248.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.33x = 614.52 × 248.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.33x = 152,911.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,911.01/445.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.37

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