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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.47, 614.75 and 248.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.47, 614.75 and 248.99 is: 343.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.47 : 614.75 = 248.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.47/614.75 = 248.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.47x = 614.75 × 248.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.47x = 153,066.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,066.60/445.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.61

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