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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.92, 611.21 and 246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.92, 611.21 and 246.40 is: 340.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.92 : 611.21 = 246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.92/611.21 = 246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.92x = 611.21 × 246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.92x = 150,601.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,601.23/442.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.02

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