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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.92, 615.42 and 249.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.92, 615.42 and 249.48 is: 344.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.92 : 615.42 = 249.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.92/615.42 = 249.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.92x = 615.42 × 249.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.92x = 153,534.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,534.98/445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.31

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