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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.04, 609.96 and 245.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.04, 609.96 and 245.51 is: 338.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.04 : 609.96 = 245.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.04/609.96 = 245.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.04x = 609.96 × 245.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.04x = 149,748.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,748.23/442.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.77

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