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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.34, 617.37 and 248.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.34, 617.37 and 248.19 is: 342.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.34 : 617.37 = 248.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.34/617.37 = 248.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.34x = 617.37 × 248.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.34x = 153,225.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,225.21/447.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.52

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