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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.67, 615.03 and 249.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.67, 615.03 and 249.19 is: 343.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.67 : 615.03 = 249.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.67/615.03 = 249.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.67x = 615.03 × 249.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.67x = 153,255.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,255.99/445.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.87

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