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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.89, 611.13 and 246.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.89, 611.13 and 246.37 is: 339.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.89 : 611.13 = 246.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.89/611.13 = 246.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.89x = 611.13 × 246.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.89x = 150,564.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,564.10/442.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.96

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