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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.09, 610.10 and 245.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.09, 610.10 and 245.60 is: 338.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.09 : 610.10 = 245.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.09/610.10 = 245.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.09x = 610.10 × 245.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.09x = 149,840.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,840.56/442.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.94

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