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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.42, 614.68 and 248.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.42, 614.68 and 248.97 is: 343.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.42 : 614.68 = 248.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.42/614.68 = 248.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.42x = 614.68 × 248.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.42x = 153,036.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,036.88/445.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.58

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