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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.08, 615.57 and 249.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.08, 615.57 and 249.62 is: 344.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.08 : 615.57 = 249.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.08/615.57 = 249.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.08x = 615.57 × 249.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.08x = 153,658.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,658.58/446.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.46

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