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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.34, 611.80 and 246.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.34, 611.80 and 246.84 is: 340.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.34 : 611.80 = 246.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.34/611.80 = 246.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.34x = 611.80 × 246.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.34x = 151,016.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,016.71/443.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.63

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