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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.78, 616.56 and 250.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.78, 616.56 and 250.31 is: 345.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.78 : 616.56 = 250.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.78/616.56 = 250.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.78x = 616.56 × 250.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.78x = 154,331.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,331.13/446.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.43

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