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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.34, 614.52 and 248.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.34, 614.52 and 248.84 is: 343.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.34 : 614.52 = 248.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.34/614.52 = 248.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.34x = 614.52 × 248.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.34x = 152,917.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,917.16/445.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.37

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