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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.21, 611.55 and 246.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.21, 611.55 and 246.69 is: 340.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.21 : 611.55 = 246.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.21/611.55 = 246.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.21x = 611.55 × 246.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.21x = 150,863.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,863.27/443.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.39

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