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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.43, 618.80 and 249.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.43, 618.80 and 249.25 is: 343.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.43 : 618.80 = 249.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.43/618.80 = 249.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.43x = 618.80 × 249.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.43x = 154,235.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,235.67/448.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.95

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