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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.69, 614.99 and 249.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.69, 614.99 and 249.20 is: 343.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.69 : 614.99 = 249.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.69/614.99 = 249.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.69x = 614.99 × 249.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.69x = 153,251.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,251.19/445.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.86

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