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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.86, 611.13 and 246.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.86, 611.13 and 246.34 is: 339.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.86 : 611.13 = 246.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.86/611.13 = 246.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.86x = 611.13 × 246.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.86x = 150,541.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,541.48/442.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.93

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