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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.16, 611.56 and 246.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.16, 611.56 and 246.67 is: 340.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.16 : 611.56 = 246.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.16/611.56 = 246.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.16x = 611.56 × 246.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.16x = 150,853.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,853.51/443.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.40

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