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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.03, 609.98 and 245.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.03, 609.98 and 245.55 is: 338.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.03 : 609.98 = 245.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.03/609.98 = 245.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.03x = 609.98 × 245.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.03x = 149,779.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,779.93/442.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.85

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