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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.94, 611.19 and 246.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.94, 611.19 and 246.42 is: 340.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.94 : 611.19 = 246.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.94/611.19 = 246.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.94x = 611.19 × 246.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.94x = 150,609.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,609.44/442.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.03

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