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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.99, 611.29 and 246.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.99, 611.29 and 246.49 is: 340.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.99 : 611.29 = 246.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.99/611.29 = 246.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.99x = 611.29 × 246.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.99x = 150,676.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,676.87/442.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.14

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