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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.44, 617.44 and 248.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.44, 617.44 and 248.27 is: 342.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.44 : 617.44 = 248.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.44/617.44 = 248.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.44x = 617.44 × 248.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.44x = 153,290.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,290.59/447.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.59

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