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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.38, 614.57 and 248.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.38, 614.57 and 248.90 is: 343.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.38 : 614.57 = 248.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.38/614.57 = 248.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.38x = 614.57 × 248.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.38x = 152,962.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,962.16/445.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.44

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