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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.01, 618.26 and 248.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.01, 618.26 and 248.85 is: 343.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.01 : 618.26 = 248.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.01/618.26 = 248.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.01x = 618.26 × 248.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.01x = 153,854.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,854.00/448.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.42

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