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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.40, 614.62 and 248.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.40, 614.62 and 248.87 is: 343.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.40 : 614.62 = 248.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.40/614.62 = 248.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.40x = 614.62 × 248.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.40x = 152,957.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,957.41/445.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.42

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