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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.34, 611.83 and 246.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.34, 611.83 and 246.83 is: 340.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.34 : 611.83 = 246.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.34/611.83 = 246.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.34x = 611.83 × 246.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.34x = 151,015.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,015.85/443.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.64

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