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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.68, 615 and 249.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.68, 615 and 249.18 is: 343.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.68 : 615 = 249.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.68/615 = 249.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.68x = 615 × 249.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.68x = 153,245.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,245.70/445.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.85

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