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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.00, 609.97 and 245.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.00, 609.97 and 245.51 is: 338.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.00 : 609.97 = 245.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.00/609.97 = 245.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.00x = 609.97 × 245.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.00x = 149,750.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,750.68/442.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.81

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