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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.75, 615.12 and 249.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.75, 615.12 and 249.26 is: 343.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.75 : 615.12 = 249.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.75/615.12 = 249.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.75x = 615.12 × 249.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.75x = 153,324.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,324.81/445.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.97

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