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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.20, 611.63 and 246.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.20, 611.63 and 246.73 is: 340.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.20 : 611.63 = 246.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.20/611.63 = 246.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.20x = 611.63 × 246.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.20x = 150,903.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,903.18/443.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.49

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