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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.20, 610.19 and 243.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.20, 610.19 and 243.00 is: 335.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.20 : 610.19 = 243.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.20/610.19 = 243.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.20x = 610.19 × 243.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.20x = 148,274.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,274.49/442.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.31

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