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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.09, 610.03 and 245.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.09, 610.03 and 245.59 is: 338.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.09 : 610.03 = 245.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.09/610.03 = 245.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.09x = 610.03 × 245.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.09x = 149,817.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,817.27/442.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.88

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