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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.37, 617.31 and 248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.37, 617.31 and 248.20 is: 342.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.37 : 617.31 = 248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.37/617.31 = 248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.37x = 617.31 × 248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.37x = 153,217.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,217.81/447.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.48

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