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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.26, 610.26 and 243.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.26, 610.26 and 243.06 is: 335.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.26 : 610.26 = 243.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.26/610.26 = 243.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.26x = 610.26 × 243.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.26x = 148,329.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,329.80/442.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.39

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