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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.40, 614.61 and 246.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.40, 614.61 and 246.21 is: 339.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.40 : 614.61 = 246.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.40/614.61 = 246.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.40x = 614.61 × 246.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.40x = 151,323.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,323.13/445.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.75

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