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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.58, 616.31 and 250.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.58, 616.31 and 250.12 is: 345.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.58 : 616.31 = 250.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.58/616.31 = 250.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.58x = 616.31 × 250.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.58x = 154,151.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,151.91/446.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.18

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