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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.30, 617.27 and 248.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.30, 617.27 and 248.13 is: 342.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.30 : 617.27 = 248.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.30/617.27 = 248.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.30x = 617.27 × 248.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.30x = 153,161.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,161.96/447.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.41

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