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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.06, 618.31 and 248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.06, 618.31 and 248.88 is: 343.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.06 : 618.31 = 248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.06/618.31 = 248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.06x = 618.31 × 248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.06x = 153,884.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,884.37/448.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.45

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