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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.84, 612.48 and 247.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.84, 612.48 and 247.38 is: 341.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.84 : 612.48 = 247.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.84/612.48 = 247.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.84x = 612.48 × 247.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.84x = 151,512.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,512.24/443.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.37

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