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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.12, 611.54 and 246.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.12, 611.54 and 246.69 is: 340.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.12 : 611.54 = 246.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.12/611.54 = 246.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.12x = 611.54 × 246.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.12x = 150,859.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,859.57/443.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.45

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