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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.51, 616.15 and 249.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.51, 616.15 and 249.98 is: 344.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.51 : 616.15 = 249.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.51/616.15 = 249.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.51x = 616.15 × 249.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.51x = 154,025.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,025.18/446.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.95

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