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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.28, 615.88 and 249.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.28, 615.88 and 249.83 is: 344.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.28 : 615.88 = 249.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.28/615.88 = 249.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.28x = 615.88 × 249.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.28x = 153,865.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,865.30/446.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.77

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