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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.52, 614.84 and 246.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.52, 614.84 and 246.36 is: 339.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.52 : 614.84 = 246.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.52/614.84 = 246.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.52x = 614.84 × 246.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.52x = 151,471.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,471.98/445.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.99

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