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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.85, 615.24 and 246.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.85, 615.24 and 246.68 is: 340.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.85 : 615.24 = 246.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.85/615.24 = 246.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.85x = 615.24 × 246.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.85x = 151,764.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,764.33/445.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.40

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