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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.99, 615.37 and 249.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.99, 615.37 and 249.45 is: 344.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.99 : 615.37 = 249.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.99/615.37 = 249.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.99x = 615.37 × 249.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.99x = 153,504.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,504.05/445.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.19

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