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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.62, 616.40 and 250.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.62, 616.40 and 250.15 is: 345.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.62 : 616.40 = 250.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.62/616.40 = 250.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.62x = 616.40 × 250.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.62x = 154,192.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,192.46/446.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.24

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