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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.35, 615.99 and 249.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.35, 615.99 and 249.88 is: 344.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.35 : 615.99 = 249.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.35/615.99 = 249.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.35x = 615.99 × 249.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.35x = 153,923.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,923.58/446.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.85

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