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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.13, 610.13 and 245.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.13, 610.13 and 245.68 is: 339.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.13 : 610.13 = 245.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.13/610.13 = 245.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.13x = 610.13 × 245.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.13x = 149,899.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,899.26/442.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.04

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