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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.91, 611.18 and 246.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.91, 611.18 and 246.41 is: 340.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.91 : 611.18 = 246.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.91/611.18 = 246.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.91x = 611.18 × 246.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.91x = 150,600.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,600.86/442.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.03

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