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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.97, 615.40 and 249.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.97, 615.40 and 249.45 is: 344.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.97 : 615.40 = 249.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.97/615.40 = 249.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.97x = 615.40 × 249.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.97x = 153,510.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,510.91/445.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.22

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