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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.44, 614.73 and 248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.44, 614.73 and 248.94 is: 343.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.44 : 614.73 = 248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.44/614.73 = 248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.44x = 614.73 × 248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.44x = 153,030.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,030.89/445.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.55

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