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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.34, 611.81 and 246.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.34, 611.81 and 246.86 is: 340.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.34 : 611.81 = 246.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.34/611.81 = 246.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.34x = 611.81 × 246.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.34x = 151,027.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,027.12/443.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.66

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