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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.36, 614.61 and 246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.36, 614.61 and 246.20 is: 339.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.36 : 614.61 = 246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.36/614.61 = 246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.36x = 614.61 × 246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.36x = 151,316.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,316.98/445.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.76

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