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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.25, 618.59 and 249.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.25, 618.59 and 249.09 is: 343.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.25 : 618.59 = 249.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.25/618.59 = 249.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.25x = 618.59 × 249.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.25x = 154,082.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,082.89/448.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.74

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