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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.20, 618.53 and 249.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.20, 618.53 and 249.04 is: 343.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.20 : 618.53 = 249.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.20/618.53 = 249.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.20x = 618.53 × 249.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.20x = 154,038.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,038.24/448.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.68

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