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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.16, 614.33 and 246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.16, 614.33 and 246 is: 339.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.16 : 614.33 = 246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.16/614.33 = 246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.16x = 614.33 × 246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.16x = 151,125.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,125.18/445.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.49

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