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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.98, 611.31 and 246.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.98, 611.31 and 246.49 is: 340.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.98 : 611.31 = 246.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.98/611.31 = 246.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.98x = 611.31 × 246.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.98x = 150,681.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,681.20/442.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.15

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