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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.46, 611.87 and 246.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.46, 611.87 and 246.92 is: 340.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.46 : 611.87 = 246.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.46/611.87 = 246.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.46x = 611.87 × 246.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.46x = 151,083.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,083.24/443.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.69

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