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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.18, 618.52 and 249.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.18, 618.52 and 249.04 is: 343.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.18 : 618.52 = 249.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.18/618.52 = 249.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.18x = 618.52 × 249.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.18x = 154,033.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,033.43/448.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.69

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