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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.04, 618.29 and 248.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.04, 618.29 and 248.87 is: 343.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.04 : 618.29 = 248.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.04/618.29 = 248.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.04x = 618.29 × 248.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.04x = 153,872.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,872.29/448.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.44

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