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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.65, 616.38 and 250.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.65, 616.38 and 250.18 is: 345.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.65 : 616.38 = 250.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.65/616.38 = 250.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.65x = 616.38 × 250.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.65x = 154,205.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,205.95/446.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.25

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