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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.04, 610 and 245.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.04, 610 and 245.56 is: 338.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.04 : 610 = 245.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.04/610 = 245.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.04x = 610 × 245.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.04x = 149,791.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,791.60/442.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.86

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