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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.69, 612.31 and 247.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.69, 612.31 and 247.21 is: 341.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.69 : 612.31 = 247.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.69/612.31 = 247.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.69x = 612.31 × 247.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.69x = 151,366.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,366.77/443.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.15

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