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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.27, 662.34 and 246.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.27, 662.34 and 246.81 is: 369.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.27 : 662.34 = 246.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.27/662.34 = 246.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.27x = 662.34 × 246.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.27x = 163,475.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,475.54/442.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.63

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