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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.25, 610.25 and 245.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.25, 610.25 and 245.74 is: 339.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.25 : 610.25 = 245.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.25/610.25 = 245.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.25x = 610.25 × 245.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.25x = 149,962.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,962.84/442.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.09

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