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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.32, 661.97 and 246.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.32, 661.97 and 246.23 is: 369.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.32 : 661.97 = 246.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.32/661.97 = 246.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.32x = 661.97 × 246.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.32x = 162,996.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,996.87/441.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.34

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