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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.66, 616.43 and 250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.66, 616.43 and 250.16 is: 345.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.66 : 616.43 = 250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.66/616.43 = 250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.66x = 616.43 × 250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.66x = 154,206.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,206.42/446.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.24

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