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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.45, 611.94 and 246.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.45, 611.94 and 246.98 is: 340.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.45 : 611.94 = 246.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.45/611.94 = 246.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.45x = 611.94 × 246.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.45x = 151,133.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,133.88/443.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.82

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