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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.37, 614.57 and 248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.37, 614.57 and 248.88 is: 343.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.37 : 614.57 = 248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.37/614.57 = 248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.37x = 614.57 × 248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.37x = 152,952.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,952.94/445.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.43

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