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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.04, 611.38 and 246.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.04, 611.38 and 246.55 is: 340.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.04 : 611.38 = 246.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.04/611.38 = 246.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.04x = 611.38 × 246.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.04x = 150,734.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,734.51/443.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.23

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