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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.94, 615.41 and 249.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.94, 615.41 and 249.48 is: 344.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.94 : 615.41 = 249.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.94/615.41 = 249.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.94x = 615.41 × 249.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.94x = 153,531.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,531.24/445.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.29

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