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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.08, 615.59 and 249.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.08, 615.59 and 249.59 is: 344.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.08 : 615.59 = 249.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.08/615.59 = 249.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.08x = 615.59 × 249.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.08x = 153,645.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,645.11/446.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.43

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