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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.82, 611.09 and 246.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.82, 611.09 and 246.35 is: 339.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.82 : 611.09 = 246.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.82/611.09 = 246.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.82x = 611.09 × 246.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.82x = 150,537.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,537.73/442.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.96

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