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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.24, 610.27 and 243.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.24, 610.27 and 243.07 is: 335.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.24 : 610.27 = 243.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.24/610.27 = 243.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.24x = 610.27 × 243.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.24x = 148,338.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,338.33/442.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.42

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