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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.58, 616.26 and 250.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.58, 616.26 and 250.08 is: 345.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.58 : 616.26 = 250.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.58/616.26 = 250.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.58x = 616.26 × 250.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.58x = 154,114.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,114.30/446.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.10

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