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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.90, 611.13 and 246.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.90, 611.13 and 246.38 is: 339.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.90 : 611.13 = 246.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.90/611.13 = 246.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.90x = 611.13 × 246.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.90x = 150,566.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,566.69/442.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.96

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