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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.42, 611.96 and 246.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.42, 611.96 and 246.95 is: 340.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.42 : 611.96 = 246.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.42/611.96 = 246.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.42x = 611.96 × 246.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.42x = 151,121.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,121.52/443.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.81

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