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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.31, 618.65 and 249.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.31, 618.65 and 249.18 is: 343.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.31 : 618.65 = 249.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.31/618.65 = 249.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.31x = 618.65 × 249.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.31x = 154,153.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,153.98/448.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.86

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