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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.25, 615.84 and 249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.25, 615.84 and 249.76 is: 344.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.25 : 615.84 = 249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.25/615.84 = 249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.25x = 615.84 × 249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.25x = 153,812.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,812.20/446.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.68

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