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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.64, 615.02 and 249.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.64, 615.02 and 249.17 is: 343.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.64 : 615.02 = 249.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.64/615.02 = 249.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.64x = 615.02 × 249.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.64x = 153,242.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,242.52/445.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.87

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