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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.61, 614.90 and 249.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.61, 614.90 and 249.11 is: 343.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.61 : 614.90 = 249.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.61/614.90 = 249.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.61x = 614.90 × 249.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.61x = 153,173.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,173.42/445.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.74

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