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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.34, 613.18 and 247.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.34, 613.18 and 247.86 is: 342.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.34 : 613.18 = 247.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.34/613.18 = 247.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.34x = 613.18 × 247.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.34x = 151,982.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,982.79/444.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.04

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