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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.70, 612.40 and 247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.70, 612.40 and 247.28 is: 341.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.70 : 612.40 = 247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.70/612.40 = 247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.70x = 612.40 × 247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.70x = 151,434.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,434.27/443.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.30

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