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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.80, 611.05 and 246.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.80, 611.05 and 246.31 is: 339.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.80 : 611.05 = 246.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.80/611.05 = 246.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.80x = 611.05 × 246.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.80x = 150,507.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,507.73/442.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.90

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