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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.14, 618.38 and 248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.14, 618.38 and 248.94 is: 343.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.14 : 618.38 = 248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.14/618.38 = 248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.14x = 618.38 × 248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.14x = 153,939.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,939.52/448.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.51

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