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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.05, 615.56 and 246.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.05, 615.56 and 246.89 is: 340.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.05 : 615.56 = 246.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.05/615.56 = 246.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.05x = 615.56 × 246.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.05x = 151,975.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,975.61/446.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.71

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