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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.68, 612.24 and 247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.68, 612.24 and 247.20 is: 341.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.68 : 612.24 = 247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.68/612.24 = 247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.68x = 612.24 × 247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.68x = 151,346.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,346.66/443.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.12

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