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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.10, 610.09 and 242.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.10, 610.09 and 242.94 is: 335.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.10 : 610.09 = 242.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.10/610.09 = 242.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.10x = 610.09 × 242.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.10x = 148,214.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,214.88/442.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.25

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