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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.22, 617.12 and 248.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.22, 617.12 and 248.03 is: 342.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.22 : 617.12 = 248.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.22/617.12 = 248.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.22x = 617.12 × 248.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.22x = 153,061.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,061.19/447.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.25

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