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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.38, 614.64 and 248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.38, 614.64 and 248.88 is: 343.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.38 : 614.64 = 248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.38/614.64 = 248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.38x = 614.64 × 248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.38x = 152,971.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,971.60/445.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.46

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