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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.45, 616.13 and 249.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.45, 616.13 and 249.98 is: 344.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.45 : 616.13 = 249.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.45/616.13 = 249.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.45x = 616.13 × 249.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.45x = 154,015.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,015.85/446.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.98

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