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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.10, 611.50 and 246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.10, 611.50 and 246.60 is: 340.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.10 : 611.50 = 246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.10/611.50 = 246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.10x = 611.50 × 246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.10x = 150,795.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,795.90/443.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.32

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