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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.81, 615.23 and 249.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.81, 615.23 and 249.32 is: 344.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.81 : 615.23 = 249.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.81/615.23 = 249.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.81x = 615.23 × 249.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.81x = 153,389.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,389.14/445.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.07

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