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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.79, 611.04 and 246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.79, 611.04 and 246.30 is: 339.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.79 : 611.04 = 246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.79/611.04 = 246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.79x = 611.04 × 246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.79x = 150,499.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,499.15/442.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.89

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