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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.21, 610.26 and 245.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.21, 610.26 and 245.70 is: 339.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.21 : 610.26 = 245.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.21/610.26 = 245.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.21x = 610.26 × 245.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.21x = 149,940.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,940.88/442.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.07

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