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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.84, 611 and 246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.84, 611 and 246.30 is: 339.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.84 : 611 = 246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.84/611 = 246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.84x = 611 × 246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.84x = 150,489.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,489.30/442.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.83

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