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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.96, 615.39 and 249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.96, 615.39 and 249.44 is: 344.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.96 : 615.39 = 249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.96/615.39 = 249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.96x = 615.39 × 249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.96x = 153,502.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,502.88/445.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.21

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