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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.86, 612.51 and 247.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.86, 612.51 and 247.34 is: 341.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.86 : 612.51 = 247.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.86/612.51 = 247.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.86x = 612.51 × 247.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.86x = 151,493.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,493.92/443.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.31

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