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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.21, 611.66 and 246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.21, 611.66 and 246.72 is: 340.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.21 : 611.66 = 246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.21/611.66 = 246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.21x = 611.66 × 246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.21x = 150,907.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,907.52/443.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.49

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