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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.08, 615.66 and 249.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.08, 615.66 and 249.65 is: 344.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.08 : 615.66 = 249.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.08/615.66 = 249.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.08x = 615.66 × 249.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.08x = 153,699.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,699.52/446.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.56

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