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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.35, 614.59 and 248.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.35, 614.59 and 248.86 is: 343.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.35 : 614.59 = 248.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.35/614.59 = 248.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.35x = 614.59 × 248.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.35x = 152,946.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,946.87/445.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.43

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