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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.24, 610.31 and 245.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.24, 610.31 and 245.75 is: 339.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.24 : 610.31 = 245.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.24/610.31 = 245.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.24x = 610.31 × 245.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.24x = 149,983.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,983.68/442.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.15

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