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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.20, 612.99 and 247.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.20, 612.99 and 247.71 is: 341.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.20 : 612.99 = 247.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.20/612.99 = 247.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.20x = 612.99 × 247.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.20x = 151,846.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,846.05/444.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.85

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