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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.41, 614.66 and 248.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.41, 614.66 and 248.96 is: 343.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.41 : 614.66 = 248.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.41/614.66 = 248.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.41x = 614.66 × 248.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.41x = 153,027.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,027.91/445.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.57

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