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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.19, 615.72 and 249.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.19, 615.72 and 249.72 is: 344.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.19 : 615.72 = 249.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.19/615.72 = 249.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.19x = 615.72 × 249.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.19x = 153,757.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,757.60/446.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.60

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