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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.86, 615.23 and 249.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.86, 615.23 and 249.30 is: 344.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.86 : 615.23 = 249.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.86/615.23 = 249.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.86x = 615.23 × 249.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.86x = 153,376.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,376.84/445.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.00

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