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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.18, 611.57 and 246.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.18, 611.57 and 246.69 is: 340.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.18 : 611.57 = 246.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.18/611.57 = 246.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.18x = 611.57 × 246.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.18x = 150,868.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,868.82/443.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.42

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