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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.35, 618.65 and 249.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.35, 618.65 and 249.17 is: 343.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.35 : 618.65 = 249.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.35/618.65 = 249.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.35x = 618.65 × 249.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.35x = 154,147.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,147.77/448.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.82

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