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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.46, 618.91 and 249.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.46, 618.91 and 249.30 is: 344.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.46 : 618.91 = 249.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.46/618.91 = 249.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.46x = 618.91 × 249.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.46x = 154,296.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,296.90/448.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.06

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