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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.12, 611.47 and 246.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.12, 611.47 and 246.62 is: 340.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.12 : 611.47 = 246.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.12/611.47 = 246.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.12x = 611.47 × 246.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.12x = 150,801.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,801.64/443.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.32

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