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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.88, 615.29 and 249.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.88, 615.29 and 249.39 is: 344.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.88 : 615.29 = 249.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.88/615.29 = 249.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.88x = 615.29 × 249.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.88x = 153,445.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,445.93/445.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.14

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