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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.88, 611.12 and 246.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.88, 611.12 and 246.36 is: 339.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.88 : 611.12 = 246.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.88/611.12 = 246.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.88x = 611.12 × 246.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.88x = 150,554.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,554.29/442.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.95

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