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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.46, 611.96 and 246.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.46, 611.96 and 246.97 is: 340.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.46 : 611.96 = 246.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.46/611.96 = 246.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.46x = 611.96 × 246.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.46x = 151,135.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,135.76/443.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.81

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