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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.14, 611.54 and 246.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.14, 611.54 and 246.66 is: 340.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.14 : 611.54 = 246.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.14/611.54 = 246.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.14x = 611.54 × 246.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.14x = 150,842.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,842.46/443.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.39

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