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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.75, 616.50 and 250.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.75, 616.50 and 250.26 is: 345.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.75 : 616.50 = 250.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.75/616.50 = 250.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.75x = 616.50 × 250.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.75x = 154,285.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,285.29/446.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.35

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