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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.83, 615.27 and 249.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.83, 615.27 and 249.36 is: 344.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.83 : 615.27 = 249.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.83/615.27 = 249.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.83x = 615.27 × 249.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.83x = 153,423.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,423.73/445.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.13

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