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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.92, 615.36 and 249.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.92, 615.36 and 249.42 is: 344.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.92 : 615.36 = 249.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.92/615.36 = 249.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.92x = 615.36 × 249.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.92x = 153,483.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,483.09/445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.19

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