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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.92, 615.29 and 249.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.92, 615.29 and 249.43 is: 344.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.92 : 615.29 = 249.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.92/615.29 = 249.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.92x = 615.29 × 249.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.92x = 153,471.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,471.78/445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.17

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