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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.61, 612.17 and 247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.61, 612.17 and 247.12 is: 341.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.61 : 612.17 = 247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.61/612.17 = 247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.61x = 612.17 × 247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.61x = 151,280.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,280.07/443.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.02

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