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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.82, 615.19 and 249.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.82, 615.19 and 249.31 is: 344.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.82 : 615.19 = 249.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.82/615.19 = 249.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.82x = 615.19 × 249.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.82x = 153,373.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,373.02/445.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.02

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