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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.19, 614.34 and 246.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.19, 614.34 and 246.02 is: 339.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.19 : 614.34 = 246.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.19/614.34 = 246.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.19x = 614.34 × 246.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.19x = 151,136.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,136.86/445.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.49

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