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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.55, 614.88 and 249.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.55, 614.88 and 249.06 is: 343.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.55 : 614.88 = 249.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.55/614.88 = 249.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.55x = 614.88 × 249.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.55x = 153,142.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,142.01/445.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.71

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