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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.15, 610.17 and 245.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.15, 610.17 and 245.65 is: 339.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.15 : 610.17 = 245.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.15/610.17 = 245.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.15x = 610.17 × 245.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.15x = 149,888.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,888.26/442.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.00

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