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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.12, 611.46 and 246.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.12, 611.46 and 246.61 is: 340.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.12 : 611.46 = 246.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.12/611.46 = 246.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.12x = 611.46 × 246.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.12x = 150,792.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,792.15/443.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.30

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