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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.81, 615.21 and 249.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.81, 615.21 and 249.31 is: 344.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.81 : 615.21 = 249.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.81/615.21 = 249.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.81x = 615.21 × 249.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.81x = 153,378.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,378.01/445.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.04

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