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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.17, 611.53 and 246.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.17, 611.53 and 246.67 is: 340.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.17 : 611.53 = 246.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.17/611.53 = 246.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.17x = 611.53 × 246.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.17x = 150,846.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,846.11/443.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.38

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