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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.19, 611.61 and 246.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.19, 611.61 and 246.71 is: 340.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.19 : 611.61 = 246.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.19/611.61 = 246.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.19x = 611.61 × 246.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.19x = 150,891.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,891.60/443.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.47

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