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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.71, 612.33 and 247.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.71, 612.33 and 247.24 is: 341.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.71 : 612.33 = 247.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.71/612.33 = 247.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.71x = 612.33 × 247.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.71x = 151,389.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,389.41/443.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.19

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