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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.94, 615.34 and 249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.94, 615.34 and 249.44 is: 344.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.94 : 615.34 = 249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.94/615.34 = 249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.94x = 615.34 × 249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.94x = 153,490.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,490.41/445.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.20

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