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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.21, 612.90 and 247.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.21, 612.90 and 247.68 is: 341.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.21 : 612.90 = 247.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.21/612.90 = 247.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.21x = 612.90 × 247.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.21x = 151,803.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,803.07/444.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.74

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