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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.13, 611.51 and 246.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.13, 611.51 and 246.68 is: 340.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.13 : 611.51 = 246.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.13/611.51 = 246.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.13x = 611.51 × 246.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.13x = 150,847.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,847.29/443.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.41

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