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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.02, 618.27 and 248.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.02, 618.27 and 248.86 is: 343.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.02 : 618.27 = 248.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.02/618.27 = 248.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.02x = 618.27 × 248.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.02x = 153,860.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,860.90/448.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.42

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