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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.57, 614.81 and 249.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.57, 614.81 and 249.08 is: 343.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.57 : 614.81 = 249.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.57/614.81 = 249.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.57x = 614.81 × 249.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.57x = 153,134.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,134.42/445.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.68

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