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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.05, 609.98 and 245.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.05, 609.98 and 245.49 is: 338.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.05 : 609.98 = 245.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.05/609.98 = 245.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.05x = 609.98 × 245.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.05x = 149,742.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,742.76/442.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.75

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