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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.63, 612.21 and 247.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.63, 612.21 and 247.15 is: 341.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.63 : 612.21 = 247.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.63/612.21 = 247.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.63x = 612.21 × 247.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.63x = 151,309.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,309.39/443.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.07

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