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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.04, 610.00 and 242.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.04, 610.00 and 242.87 is: 335.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.04 : 610.00 = 242.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.04/610.00 = 242.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.04x = 610.00 × 242.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.04x = 148,149.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,149.33/442.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.15

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