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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.10, 611.47 and 243.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.10, 611.47 and 243.94 is: 336.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.10 : 611.47 = 243.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.10/611.47 = 243.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.10x = 611.47 × 243.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.10x = 149,161.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,161.99/443.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.63

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