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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.19, 610.26 and 245.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.19, 610.26 and 245.72 is: 339.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.19 : 610.26 = 245.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.19/610.26 = 245.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.19x = 610.26 × 245.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.19x = 149,953.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,953.09/442.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.11

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