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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.68, 616.41 and 250.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.68, 616.41 and 250.18 is: 345.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.68 : 616.41 = 250.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.68/616.41 = 250.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.68x = 616.41 × 250.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.68x = 154,210.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,210.37/446.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.24

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