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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.30, 618.69 and 249.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.30, 618.69 and 249.16 is: 343.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.30 : 618.69 = 249.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.30/618.69 = 249.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.30x = 618.69 × 249.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.30x = 154,152.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,152.64/448.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.86

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