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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.98, 615.48 and 249.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.98, 615.48 and 249.54 is: 344.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.98 : 615.48 = 249.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.98/615.48 = 249.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.98x = 615.48 × 249.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.98x = 153,586.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,586.88/445.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.38

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