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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.72, 612.43 and 247.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.72, 612.43 and 247.23 is: 341.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.72 : 612.43 = 247.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.72/612.43 = 247.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.72x = 612.43 × 247.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.72x = 151,410.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,410.45/443.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.23

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