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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.10, 618.36 and 248.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.10, 618.36 and 248.95 is: 343.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.10 : 618.36 = 248.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.10/618.36 = 248.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.10x = 618.36 × 248.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.10x = 153,939.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,939.49/448.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.54

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