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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.56, 616.21 and 250.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.56, 616.21 and 250.06 is: 345.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.56 : 616.21 = 250.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.56/616.21 = 250.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.56x = 616.21 × 250.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.56x = 154,089.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,089.47/446.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.06

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