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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.95, 612.66 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.95, 612.66 and 247.50 is: 341.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.95 : 612.66 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.95/612.66 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.95x = 612.66 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.95x = 151,634.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,634.72/443.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.56

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