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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.63, 616.34 and 250.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.63, 616.34 and 250.20 is: 345.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.63 : 616.34 = 250.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.63/616.34 = 250.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.63x = 616.34 × 250.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.63x = 154,208.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,208.89/446.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.28

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