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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.55, 614.87 and 249.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.55, 614.87 and 249.07 is: 343.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.55 : 614.87 = 249.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.55/614.87 = 249.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.55x = 614.87 × 249.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.55x = 153,144.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,144.65/445.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.72

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