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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.14, 610.15 and 245.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.14, 610.15 and 245.65 is: 339.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.14 : 610.15 = 245.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.14/610.15 = 245.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.14x = 610.15 × 245.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.14x = 149,883.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,883.35/442.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.00

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