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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.27, 610.30 and 245.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.27, 610.30 and 245.77 is: 339.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.27 : 610.30 = 245.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.27/610.30 = 245.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.27x = 610.30 × 245.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.27x = 149,993.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,993.43/442.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.14

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