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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.18, 610.24 and 245.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.18, 610.24 and 245.74 is: 339.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.18 : 610.24 = 245.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.18/610.24 = 245.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.18x = 610.24 × 245.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.18x = 149,960.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,960.38/442.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.14

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