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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.06, 610.04 and 245.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.06, 610.04 and 245.57 is: 338.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.06 : 610.04 = 245.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.06/610.04 = 245.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.06x = 610.04 × 245.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.06x = 149,806.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,806.29/442.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.88

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