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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.21, 615.78 and 249.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.21, 615.78 and 249.72 is: 344.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.21 : 615.78 = 249.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.21/615.78 = 249.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.21x = 615.78 × 249.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.21x = 153,772.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,772.58/446.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.62

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