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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.43, 616.11 and 247.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.43, 616.11 and 247.27 is: 341.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.43 : 616.11 = 247.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.43/616.11 = 247.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.43x = 616.11 × 247.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.43x = 152,344.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,344.28/446.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.25

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