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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.42, 614.67 and 248.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.42, 614.67 and 248.93 is: 343.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.42 : 614.67 = 248.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.42/614.67 = 248.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.42x = 614.67 × 248.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.42x = 153,008.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,008.10/445.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.52

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