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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.61, 614.96 and 249.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.61, 614.96 and 249.16 is: 343.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.61 : 614.96 = 249.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.61/614.96 = 249.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.61x = 614.96 × 249.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.61x = 153,219.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,219.11/445.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.84

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