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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.73, 611.00 and 246.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.73, 611.00 and 246.25 is: 339.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.73 : 611.00 = 246.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.73/611.00 = 246.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.73x = 611.00 × 246.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.73x = 150,455.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,455.99/442.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.83

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