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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.08, 610.06 and 245.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.08, 610.06 and 245.56 is: 338.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.08 : 610.06 = 245.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.08/610.06 = 245.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.08x = 610.06 × 245.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.08x = 149,806.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,806.33/442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.87

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