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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.82, 612.47 and 247.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.82, 612.47 and 247.34 is: 341.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.82 : 612.47 = 247.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.82/612.47 = 247.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.82x = 612.47 × 247.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.82x = 151,488.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,488.18/443.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.33

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