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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.96, 611.26 and 246.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.96, 611.26 and 246.46 is: 340.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.96 : 611.26 = 246.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.96/611.26 = 246.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.96x = 611.26 × 246.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.96x = 150,651.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,651.14/442.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.10

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