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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.12, 610.08 and 245.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.12, 610.08 and 245.61 is: 338.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.12 : 610.08 = 245.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.12/610.08 = 245.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.12x = 610.08 × 245.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.12x = 149,841.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,841.75/442.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.92

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