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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.28, 615.86 and 247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.28, 615.86 and 247.12 is: 341.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.28 : 615.86 = 247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.28/615.86 = 247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.28x = 615.86 × 247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.28x = 152,190.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,190.09/446.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.02

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