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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.18, 615.73 and 249.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.18, 615.73 and 249.70 is: 344.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.18 : 615.73 = 249.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.18/615.73 = 249.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.18x = 615.73 × 249.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.18x = 153,747.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,747.78/446.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.59

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