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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.03, 609.99 and 245.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.03, 609.99 and 245.56 is: 338.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.03 : 609.99 = 245.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.03/609.99 = 245.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.03x = 609.99 × 245.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.03x = 149,789.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,789.14/442.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.87

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