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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.24, 617.20 and 248.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.24, 617.20 and 248.06 is: 342.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.24 : 617.20 = 248.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.24/617.20 = 248.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.24x = 617.20 × 248.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.24x = 153,102.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,102.63/447.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.33

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