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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.12, 610.16 and 245.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.12, 610.16 and 245.68 is: 339.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.12 : 610.16 = 245.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.12/610.16 = 245.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.12x = 610.16 × 245.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.12x = 149,904.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,904.11/442.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.06

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