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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.09, 611.48 and 246.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.09, 611.48 and 246.61 is: 340.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.09 : 611.48 = 246.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.09/611.48 = 246.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.09x = 611.48 × 246.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.09x = 150,798.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,798.46/443.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.33

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