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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.58, 612.14 and 247.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.58, 612.14 and 247.09 is: 340.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.58 : 612.14 = 247.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.58/612.14 = 247.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.58x = 612.14 × 247.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.58x = 151,253.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,253.67/443.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.98

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